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  1. 05-06-2013, 01:58 AM #1
    David Whyman
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    Commission for a present to H.M. The Queen

    This is a 6 inch optical crystal book which I was commissioned to do for a customer who has presented this to H.M. The Queen to mark the 60th anniversary of the Coronation, all engraving is carried out freehand using a dental drill. The Queen has been presented with a number of my engravings over the last 30 years.




    This is the spine of the crystal book

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  3. 05-06-2013, 06:25 AM #2
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    Pretty special piece of work David
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  4. 05-06-2013, 07:21 AM #3
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    Brilliant David. I am curious to know whether she has ever asked after you when presented with your work.
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  5. 05-06-2013, 09:30 AM #4
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    Jeeezus
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    That's really impressive. I am sure that she'll like it!
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    Awesome work. Shit I bet you triple check your spelling before setting to with drill!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    Awesome work. Shit I bet you triple check your spelling before setting to with drill!
    Nah why would you Gibo ..Takes the odd dentist a coupla times to get it right eh ??

    Mind you pretty hard to give that another jab and start again... Awesome piece of work..
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    How long did it take you to do that mate?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Happy View Post
    Nah why would you Gibo ..Takes the odd dentist a coupla times to get it right eh ??

    Mind you pretty hard to give that another jab and start again... Awesome piece of work..
    Yoink!!!! Ops sorry lad wrong tooth!!! oh well we will rip the right one out now for ya!!!!
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    Wow, stunning piece of work
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  12. 05-06-2013, 09:13 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoshC View Post
    How long did it take you to do that mate?
    about 5 days hard work
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    Very nice David!
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    How the detail in the jewellery and apparel is pronounced...beautiful work David. Fantastic and thank you for sharing.
    ...amitie, respect mutuel et amour...

    ...le beau et le bon, cela rime avec Breton!...
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    its a pretty spectacular talent you have my man.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    Brilliant David. I am curious to know whether she has ever asked after you when presented with your work.
    I do have a nice letter from the Queen from a piece that was presented to her in 1983
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