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The dogs’ heads and especially the eyes say “Joe Loy” to me, and yes, your sixteen too.
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The Following User Says Thank You to Dean Romig For Your Post: |
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In 1895, Joe Loy left Ithaca and took up the position as head of the engraving department at Ilion, a position he held for the next 45 years.
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The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to Dave Noreen For Your Post: |
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Several of the best engravers took private engraving orders from some of the major gun companies. Gough comes to mind as does Joe Loy and others.
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"I'm a Setter man. Not because I think they're better than the other breeds, but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture." George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic. |
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