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The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burnisher
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burnisher
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burnisher

The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burnisher

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925-1959
Mediumwood and metal
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions23cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 13
Object numberABDAG005548.2
About MeA smooth steel tool used for reducing over-bitten lines in etching and modifying tones in aquatints. The burnisher can reduce the line in places and give delicate gradations.
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Think of James McBey as a wizard with all these tools. Have you seen any works that he might have used these for?
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The Etching Tools of James McBey - Combined Mount Cutter and Burnisher
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Combined Mount Cutter and Burnisher
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Combined Mount Cutter and Burnisher
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Combined Mount Cutter and Burnisher
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Hand Vice
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Hand Vice
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Hammer
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Hammer
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burin or Engraver
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burin or Engraver
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Double Ended Steel Scriber
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Double Ended Steel Scriber
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Chamois Leather Holder for Etching Needles
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Chamois Leather Holder for Etching Needles
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Steel Anvil
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Steel Anvil
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Charcoal
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Charcoal
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Wax Taper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Wax Taper
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Celluloid Bridge
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Celluloid Bridge
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Leather Pad
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Leather Pad
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Magnifying Lens
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Magnifying Lens
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Fountain Pen Filler
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Fountain Pen Filler
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Fountain Pen Filler
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Fountain Pen Filler
James McBey
1925-1959