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Just evidence that some of our members actually get out from time to time....some way out...
but that's a different story. It was really nice to connect with faces instead of names and the pens
and paraphernalia were good, but the people were better. Terry Mawhorter and his sons pulled off
another good one!
Ohio Pen Show 2013
And yea, I'm me on another forum....but I posted here first! Thanks David I and Richard B for the prod.
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Is that Marilyn?
06 November 2013 - 08:10 PM
This showed up on Neal Laver's doorstep recently and he graciously shared it with us on another forum....
Does anyone recognise the designer?
Does anyone recognise the designer?
Henry Simpole Magic
18 August 2013 - 02:17 PM
Posted on behalf of Neal Laver:
Posted Today, 04:11
Here's the story linked to Henry's intriguing "vision from far eastern lands!".
A couple of weeks ago I took a fancy to a pen that although very beautiful and desirable, was badly damaged... the photographs were poor, the seller a man of few words, and of course competition from others too. It was one of those heart or head moments really. In the back of my mind I knew someone who I thought would be capable of rescuing this pen, and so after many phone calls with Henry I took the plunge, and became the excited owner of a 1920's Dunhill Namiki. When the pen arrived I was relieved to find a pen far more beautiful than those awful online pictures had suggested.... but the cap damage was not for the feint hearted.... a huge chunk was missing and lost forever.
More conversations with Henry followed, and then the pen was packed off for surgery. More conversations, more sweat and tears (from Henry!) and finally after just a few days, Henry's call that said "it's done, and on it's way back to you!". The pen arrived yesterday.... and wow, what a fantastic job our Henry has done! Have a look at these "before & after" comparisons!
How about that for a restoration! Here's a few more images to savour....
I can't thank Henry enough for his skill and expertise! I'll leave it to Henry to decide whether or not he will detail the steps he took to restore the damage. He will tell you that this is not a completely invisible repair.... that was almost certainly impossible, but you have to look damn hard to really see where restoration has taken place, and most importantly a beautiful piece of art has been saved!
Thanks again Henry.... I hope you enjoyed the journey!
Neal.
www.neallaverphoto.co.uk The original posting to the thread
Posted Today, 04:11
Here's the story linked to Henry's intriguing "vision from far eastern lands!".
A couple of weeks ago I took a fancy to a pen that although very beautiful and desirable, was badly damaged... the photographs were poor, the seller a man of few words, and of course competition from others too. It was one of those heart or head moments really. In the back of my mind I knew someone who I thought would be capable of rescuing this pen, and so after many phone calls with Henry I took the plunge, and became the excited owner of a 1920's Dunhill Namiki. When the pen arrived I was relieved to find a pen far more beautiful than those awful online pictures had suggested.... but the cap damage was not for the feint hearted.... a huge chunk was missing and lost forever.
More conversations with Henry followed, and then the pen was packed off for surgery. More conversations, more sweat and tears (from Henry!) and finally after just a few days, Henry's call that said "it's done, and on it's way back to you!". The pen arrived yesterday.... and wow, what a fantastic job our Henry has done! Have a look at these "before & after" comparisons!
How about that for a restoration! Here's a few more images to savour....
I can't thank Henry enough for his skill and expertise! I'll leave it to Henry to decide whether or not he will detail the steps he took to restore the damage. He will tell you that this is not a completely invisible repair.... that was almost certainly impossible, but you have to look damn hard to really see where restoration has taken place, and most importantly a beautiful piece of art has been saved!
Thanks again Henry.... I hope you enjoyed the journey!
Neal.
www.neallaverphoto.co.uk The original posting to the thread
