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A Closer Look at the Art of Engraving at Crane

I was thinking about writing a post about the beautiful fall colors beginning to emerge here in Vermont, but got distracted by a dragonfly. Not just any dragonfly, but one of my favorite examples of the art of engraving: The design demands extraordinary fine-line detail and absolutely perfect registration through several passes on the engraving press. The pressman is the one who ultimately puts ink on paper, but his success is dependent on many other skilled craftspeople who add their personal touches along the way.

So, to all of you who allow me to show off these beautiful designs, I raise a glass of good old Vermont apple cider. To your health! A very naughty monkey! Tropical palms Peacock Feather An ornate quetzel Classic Monogram Luna Moth A handsome pheasant Labels: engraving



These are all beautiful and I can appreciate the attention to details. In the past I've purchased engraved sets from Crane and have always been pleased~

October 4, 2009 at 2:18 PM