Each commission begins with a conversation and a set of references, from handwritten notes and sketches to established symbols and emblems.

From there, the work moves through a structured process of artwork preparation, layout and refinement, with a proof issued for approval before engraving begins.

How Each Commission Is Prepared

  • photograph of a 1937 Brough Superior SS80 motorcycle with a pair of worn riding gloves resting on the saddle. The reference photo used for the engraved artwork.

    Share Your Idea

    Send a reference image or a short description of what you have in mind. This might be a sketch, a photograph, a crest or a set of details to work from.

    We’ll review what you provide and advise on what can be achieved in engraving.

  • Detailed line drawing of a 1937 Brough Superior SS80 motorcycle, prepared for engraving. Every component, including the gloves on the saddle, has been redrawn for accuracy.

    Artwork Preparation

    Your design is redrawn and refined as engraving artwork, with careful attention to proportion, spacing and clarity.

    A digital proof is prepared and issued for approval before engraving begins.

  • Engraving Detail whisky decanter featuring a detailed 1937 Brough Superior SS80 and inscription, finished piece for a 70th birthday commission.

    Engraved With Care

    Once approved, the design is masked and sandblasted by hand, producing a crisp, satin finish with depth and permanence.

    Each piece is engraved in our Fife studio and prepared for presentation or dispatch.

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