Our Germanic heritage

[Dave B]

I was snooping on Google for Alexander Henry pic's for the other post on fore end caps and hit a sight with some great pieces. Here is a great example of fine craftsmanship at its best. If your blank is not big enough scab on a bit more wood and then in lay some thing over it that will distract you from the fact its scabbed on. The fact that this inlay wraps around the wood is just amazing.
http://www.sitemason.com/gallery/ipITII?id=49937

http://www.sitemason.com/page/jvoNoY

[Captchee]

 
rather interesting SXS . i kind of like the thimble treatment and the way the final was done on the entry.
 Early cheek pieces  just seem rather odd  to me . But I guess no more odd then the later , heavily undercut Austrian cheek plates

[Ray Nelson]

Love this double!!! Fits my interest very much.

Thanks for discovering the photos and sharing.

Ray

[Dave B]

I assume the inlay is nailed on with brass nails and finished flush. Impressive to say the least.

[Willbarq]

Super inspiring