John Sellers & Son

I've had this blade kicking around for some time. It came with cracked Ivory scales. The blade itself had some issues which I addressed. It's a neat style.

This is is what lead me to build it to go into my collection of carved Ivory that I'm working on. This is #5.

i kept the design simpler than the others as it seemed more fitting to this blade. I did inay a piece of black lipped MOP which has some beautiful color to it. I made the lead wedge as a nod to tradition along with washerless brass pins.
I really enjoy carving/ building these.

Nicely done. Quite tasteful.

I held back a bit on this one compared to the other 4.

Nice scales. I don't see any blades by John Seller very often.

I always know when I see a post by you it will be a thing of beauty! Nice job as usual.

Wish I had that kind of talent, great job. Tc

I LIKE!!!! :bow:

Anytime you want to 'hold back' like that on a set of scales for me please do! :tu

Thank you gentlemen ! Very generous of you. And BTW can this thing shave! Wow !!!! I want another one.

Wow that is beautiful, great work, fine craftsmanship on the scales.

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Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Wish I had that kind of talent, great job. Tc

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Took the words right out my mouth

Totally gorgeous [emoji7]

Carving is definitely your strong suit. Very nice :<0)

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Less is more! Your restoration and customization skills are among the best on this site!

What a tremendous restore. Well done!

Wow wel done sir.

Thank you one and all. Your comments are very generous.

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Originally Posted by mycarver

Thank you gentlemen ! Very generous of you. And BTW can this thing shave! Wow !!!! I want another one.

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I LOVE mine too. Very good steel in those. He also made steel for printing plates. He made some pretty famous printing plates. That one you have there is unique and beautiful.

Once again...Wonderful work! Love the scales...:beer1:

To be able to replicate the carving on the scales is truly a gift.
Stunning work!

Pete <:-}

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Thanks Pete. Here the originals were plain. This is my own design borrowing from old scale designs of course.
My goal is to carve 7 for a set and this is #5. I'll build and carve a box for them when done.
Here are the other pieces I carved for reference.

OUTSTANDING!
:tu :tu

Great job, fine piece of art

That's something I would call 'Skilled' with a big 'S'!
My preference goes to number 3 and 5.
Great work!

WOW :dropjaw:

You have some amazing skills! Nice work:)

Thank you again everyone !

Great job, beautiful pen, everything looks harmonious.

Great craftsmanship on those scales!
You got a great skill at doing those!
Can't wait to see what your next set looks like.
All of them ..... BEAUTIFUL!

:chapeau

mycarver I always admire your work, especially when you decide and share the carving magic (like the pic above shows).. !

Thanks guys. As always you're very generous with your comments!

Beautiful work.