Either that or possibly the Island of Dr. Moreau
Two more pieces have rolled off the bench this week with wildly different materials, one aquatic in nature, one semi-aquatic, both rebags for existing cantles.
The aquatic-
A stingray rebag for an ex-MoD cantle which has been plated (most likely with nickel).
Tassels are 'barrel' or 'lantern' style with hand cut scallops. (Does anyone have an actual name for these?)
The semi-aquatic-
Muskrat on antique silver, with muskrat tassels.
The bag that came on this cantle when it was delivered to me was actually shearling sheep (which is a bit unususal)
but had a very nice sawtooth detail on the rear that I duplicated on the new version.
As delivered-
Rear Detail
In the end the cantle was lightly polished, but not buffed to a new 'mirror shine'.
Antiques should look like antiques, imo.
As always constructive commentary/critique are most welcome.
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