engravings by Winston Churchill

[Jack Kuzepski]

Yes it is the one with 2 shotguns and some engraving tools.

Jack

[Wild Skies]

In his book, Fine Gunmaking - Double Shotguns, Steven Dodd Hughes dedicates the lion's share of a chapter in that book in dissecting Winston Churchill's ornamentation of a custom 28ga. Parker. Although it is not English scroll, it is to my eyes, a whole lot more interesting. Hughes' book is available through amazon.com as well as other sellers. A few pics of that gun's engraving:

[Dean Romig]

What an amazing talent Mr. Churchill has. Mesmerizing....




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[Daniel Storch]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

What an amazing talent Mr. Churchill has. Mesmerizing....

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Thats the reason why i am trying to find as much images as possible from his engravings

Thank you Greg, that a great hint! The book is already ordered.

Thank you Jack, i ordered 6 issues from the shooting sportsman magazine with articles about Winstons work.

[Battue]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Mr. Churchill is also an amazing sculptor!



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An example: "Masters Reward"

[Bill Murphy]

FEGA has a membership level that gives more access than you get by just reading their forum.

[Dean Romig]

Please forgive my ignorance... what is FEGA ?





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[Dean Romig]

In the pictures, above, would that style be described as arabesque or foliate... or somethingvelse?





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[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Please forgive my ignorance... what is FEGA ?





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Firearms Engravers Guild of America
www.fega.com

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

In the pictures, above, would that style be described as arabesque or foliate... or somethingvelse?





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There's a variety of engraving techniques going on that Churchill used on the little 28ga. Parker. Steven Dodd Hughes described it as "decidedly floral with light and airy vine scroll".