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I think he copied it, with a few changes. Apollo Belvedere is a famous Roman statue (marble, a bit larger than life-size) that is on display in the Vatican Museums. It was discovered during the Renai… (View Post)

I cannot take credit for that idea. I bought items from the collection of George C. Perkins, who was a noted collector of Connecticut coppers. That press and dozens of foil impressions came from his … (View Post)

Merci. :) (View Post)

An alternate method is to convert a notary press, with the stamps replaced by rubber pads: Use thin aluminum foil. The impressions are detailed enough to compare die states. (View Post)

1860 Apollo Gardens (Hess & Speidel). The bust of Apollo is possibly Joseph Merriam's best design. (View Post)