Three master engravers discussing amazing works of 19th century banknote engravers. I think you have to be a hand engraver to appreciate the work of those early masters.

I'm a wood engraver, always amazed by the skill of the 19th century engravers, wood or metal

This is absolutely incredible.

Do you think there was a combination of some etching with engraving to get the desired effect? The size, detail and perfection is astounding. Thanks for sharing your acquisition done in the bank note style of engraving. Truely, a lost art or dying art to say the least.