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The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burin or Engraver
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burin or Engraver
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burin or Engraver

The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burin or Engraver

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925-1959
MediumMetal with wooden handle
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions11.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG005548.5
About MeThe Burin or engraver is used for line engraving. It is made of steel and usually about four inches long. It is a four cornered or lozenge shaped bar of steel ground down obliquely to the cutting end. The burin is held at a sharp angle to the plate and pushed with the palm of the hand onto the metal.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Sand and Emery Papers
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Sand and Emery Papers
James McBey
1925-1959