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The collection consists of approximately 97 items total, 95 of which are engraved or carved, most of
which are the heads of chasing hammers. Amassed one-by-one over decades, the collection fulfilled his desire to own samples of as many prominent engravers as possible. It is a truly remarkable collection with gold inlay, scrimshaw, sculpting, bright-cut and blueing among the techniques and styles represented. This collection, at various stages of its assembly, is pictured and described in multiple included issues
of The Engraver: The International Journal of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America (Issues 76, 89, 91, and 129). Each piece has been masterfully engraved by a different engraver, showcasing their distinct styles and techniques. The engravers include John Adams Sr. and Jr., Angelino Lo Prinzi, Barry Lee Hands, Scott Pilkington, Rene Delcour, Sam Alfano, William Gamradt, Leonard Francolini, Philippe Grifnee, Frank Hendricks, Winston Churchill, Lynton McKenzie, Michael Dubber, George Sherwood, Alvin White, Ken Hunt, Ben Shostle, James Meek, Bob Burt, Rachel Wells, Walter Kolouch, Dennis Kies, Jim Chambers, and many more. The collection is housed in three, hardwood cases, two of which have contrasting inlaid chasing hammers on the lids. A slightly different, third hardwood case lacks the inlays of the other two and has room for additional hammers. All of the items are tagged to designate the artist, and each of the three cases has a reference sheet listing where the items are housed.
CONDITION: All of the items are very good to excellent, most showing bright or retaining nearly all of their respective finishes with very minimal handling or storage wear. This collection offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for someone seeking to own the most extensive sampling of modern gun engravers’ work available. It will be a welcome addition to any private or public collection!
Provenance: The John Rohner Hammer Collection.
Estimate: 20,000 - 40,000
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