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The Etching Tools of James McBey - Wax Taper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Wax Taper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Wax Taper

The Etching Tools of James McBey - Wax Taper

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925-1959
MediumWax
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions37 x 1.6 x 1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG005548.20
About MeUsed for "smoking" the plate. The plate is held face downwards with a hand vice over a bundle of lighted tapers. The smoke changes the brown wax to a jet black enabling the etcher to clearly see every mark made by his needle.
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 - 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 - Etching Ground
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
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/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 - Etching/Drypoint Needle
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burnisher
The Etching Tools of James McBey - 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 - 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 - Burin or Engraver
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burin or Engraver
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 - Scraper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
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 - Sand and Emery Papers
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Sand and Emery Papers
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 - Celluloid Bridge
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Celluloid Bridge
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Stopping Out Varnish
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Stopping Out Varnish
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Leather Pad
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Leather Pad
James McBey
1925-1959