LETTER STUDIES

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Collection Notes

An exploration of lettering through hand engraving. These studies examine historical alphabets, inscriptions, and the visual character of written language, considering the engraved letter as both craft and design.

As new editions are created, the study continues to grow.

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Recent Editions

Edition II, Botanic and Beaded

$850.00

Edition Status - Closed. This ring is based upon a discontinued design and is therefore offered as a finished work rather than an ongoing commission.

The example shown features a hand-engraved beaded leaf border surrounding a central provenance panel, intended for one or two initials, or a personal marking, priced separately.

An Inside Inscription

An inside inscription offers an opportunity to add another layer of meaning to your provenance band. It might be a date, initials, a favourite line of poetry, a blessing, or a phrase known only to the two of you.

The Inscriptions Library offers a growing collection of historical quotations, traditional inscriptions and thoughtful phrases to explore, or you are welcome to provide your own.

Each inscription is individually hand engraved and priced separately.

Piece Details

Individually hand engraved in Adelaide, South Australia.

Sterling silver half round Ezi Fit band, size O

Width: 6 mm

Thickness: 1.4 mm

Finish: Bright

Inside inscription available as an optional commission.

Presented with:

Archive Card

Polishing cloth

Presentation packaging

If an inside inscription is commissioned, a Certificate of Record documenting the inscription is also included.

Edition I, The Scribes Warm-Up

$185.00

Edition Status: Closed. This is one of a kind and won’t be reproduced again in this form.

This is an individually hand engraved 31 mm sterling silver circlet pendant featuring gold sheen obsidian, pyrite and lava stone clusters.

Individual Study Notes - This letter study reproduces a medieval latin abecedarian sentence used to train novice scribes. It translates to "Your achievements rise above the earth and throughout the region of the zephyr". The engraving faithfully copies a monk's handwriting from his notebook, including the correction he made while practicing.

Included with your piece

• An Archive Card

• The exact piece shown in the photographs.

• A handmade adjustable and waterproof rope necklace.

• Presentation packaging, ready for giving or safekeeping.

Hand engraving

This piece has been individually hand engraved in Adelaide, Australia and is offered exactly as photographed.

Presented as Part of
The Archive

Every Archive piece is individually presented as part of The Archive and is accompanied by its own Archive Card.

The Archive card documents the piece’s place within The Archive, and is carefully presented to be collected, kept, and passed on alongside the work itself.

To learn more about The Archive, its numbering system, and the ideas behind each collection, visit:

Behind The Archive ⟹