Memorial from a quarry block
Memorial from a quarry block

Preparing this rough block for the inscription involved working a smooth and slightly convex surface in the shape of an ellipse, leaving a raised carving of the hunting horn cap badge. The key to success was keeping a sense of balance to the design within the irregular outline of the block.

Photographer: David Edwick

Memorial from a quarry block

Preparing this rough block for the inscription involved working a smooth and slightly convex surface in the shape of an ellipse, leaving a raised carving of the hunting horn cap badge. The key to success was keeping a sense of balance to the design within the irregular outline of the block.

Photographer: David Edwick