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Artist ~ Ernest Mills ~ |
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~ The Bridgewater Canal ~ | Worsley, Lancs. England | size: 2.9" (7.4cm) x 3.9" (9.9cm) | |
Ed. comments: "A truly superb miniature" | |||
1st place:
Class 6B in the 2012 International Marquetry Exhibition, Chelmsford, England. Awarded the: Peggy and Byron Shellard Cup for first place. 1st place: Marquetry category. Northeast Woodworkers Association 22nd annual fine woodworking showcase, Mar.2013. USA As shown on the front cover of the 2012 Fall issue of The American Marquetry Society. |
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This piece shows a Houseboat on the Bridgewater Canal. The House in the
background is Packet House. It measures only 2.9" (7.4cm) x 3.9" (9.9cm), scalpel cut and was finished with 1 coat of a 1:1 mix of polyurethane gloss and
mineral spirits acting as a sealer then 3 coats of gloss poly. Final polish used was Renaissance wax. Anyone interested in learning this art form please contact me at emills21@cox.net |
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