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It was once in vogue to engrave a chosen verse onto the smallest object possible, for example the head of an ordinary pin. From this unusual craft comes the Lord's Prayer Pin, the world's smallest hand engraving. This piece, a beautiful example of rare antique engravings, is world famous for its extraordinary detail in such a small size. This unusual feat has been certified the "smallest piece of engraving in the world" by Ripley's Believe It Or Not.
Master engraver Godfrey Lundberg was inspired to create his Lord's Prayer engraving, on the head of a pin measuring .047 inch in diameter, after fellow engraver Paul P. Wentz engraved the prayer on a pin with a diameter of .079 inch. After Lundberg became aware of Wentz's pin in 1912, he was convinced that he could make an even more difficult engraved piece of art.
Such engravings are very rare because of the skill required to create them. These rare antique engravings require the steady hand of a master engraver. In fact, engravers attempting to create these miniature engravings must work with the use of a microscope and avoid engraving even when a truck passes by several blocks away, lest the stylus of the engraver swerve even the tiniest fraction of an inch. The creator of the Lord's Prayer Pin is known to have started over at least three times due to precisely this issue.
The painstaking process to create rare antique engravings requires the engraver to be distinctly aware of his own pulse, as even this motion could disrupt the work done on such a microscopic scale. Lundberg could only work on this piece for a few strokes per day because of the immense stress levels involved. In all, he calculated that 1863 strokes went into this beautiful work of art, at a rate of only two or three strokes per day.
Lundberg, spent three years (from 1913 to 1915) to inscribe all 254 letters of the Lord's Prayer onto the head of the pin. The entire inscription fits onto the head of a pin, making this piece quite awe-inspiring due to its microscopic size. Keep in mind that this was created by hand, not through the use of computers to etch the surface. The immense amount of work that goes into each microscopic piece is what makes these rare antique engravings so astonishing.
Newspapers of the day called the Lord's Prayer pin "the greatest engraving feat ever performed" and "the most wonderful examples of the engraver's art the world has ever seen." Created for the 1915 Pan-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, this piece then traveled throughout the nation for two years, allowing observers to view the engraving through a microscope for a fee of 25 cents.
Despite its world-famous status and widespread popularity, the Lord's Prayer pin has not been seen by the public since 1917. Since ending its tour in 1917, this rare antique engraving was stored by Lundberg family in a safe deposit box, never to be enjoyed by the public. Once judged to be "the smallest piece of hand engraving in the world," this beautiful gem must be seen to be truly appreciated. This amazing accomplishment has yet to be duplicated or surpassed by any other engraver, making it a one-of-a-kind spectacle.
Jim Austin background is in the Seattle area and has come to represent of one of the world's most rare antique engravings, Lords' Prayer hand engraved on the head of a small gold pin. Please visit our website dedicated to this rare antique collectible and the incredible story of the Lord's Pin Engraver, Godfrey Lundberg.
Easy Payoff With Simple Upgrades
Sometimes home upgrades can seem a daunting task, and on many levels. In the worst case scenario they require vast amounts of time, energy, living disturbance and of course, money. But, there are some simpler approaches to upgrading your home in order to have it looking up to snuff for the real estate market and to, ideally, boost its market value. So, no need to fret. Just consider the following easy upgrades and see what might be manageable for you while you begin to prepare your home for sale.
As the foyer is the first impression a potential buyer will have of the interior of your home, you'll want to begin here. Now, you may be thinking, "But it's not the most functional and used area of my home, so why should I bother?". You'd be shocked at how many buyers are led by their "impressions" of a home, and for better or for worse, the ones that'll stick hardest, are those "first impressions". Like a first kiss, you want to go in for the kill and not offer up something boring ( or dirty, for that matter!) that'll potentially turn away prospects.
If you have carpet or linoleum in your foyer, you'll definitely want to get rid of it and move to some tile alternative. Anything that looks like stone offers a timeless quality and one of wealth and establishment. Of course, stone may be too pricey of an option. There are also choices in porcelain, that can look equally as appealing.
Thankfully this re-flooring job is going to be contained to a smaller room, so it won't be a huge time investment. What you'll need to do, is rip up the existing flooring and install a layer of plywood. Cut the tile. This while be the hardest part of the job, but you might try inquiring with the tile store and see if they'll provide a free cutting service. Next you'll be gluing, grouting and sealing. All in all, this is a job you can do in a day,. and that'll cost you in the ballpark of $200-300 dollars. ( for a four by four foot foyer)
Another easy upgrade you can do yourself to improve the overall look and feel of your home is to replace the overhead fixture in the dining room. Good lighting is critical throughout your home, but especially in a dining area where the right chandelier, or fixture can set the tone and make a lasting impact on the buyer.
When choosing a fixture you'll want universal appeal in terms of styling. Also be aware of proportions. Think of the goldilocks conundrum. You don't want a light that's too small, or too big for the space. Try to find the golden, "just right" fit.
The basics of installation include shutting off the circuit breaker in your home. Unscrew the wire nuts to remove the previous fixture and expose the wires. Next you'll use your electrical expertise to match up the wires from the lamp with the wires in the box. Shouldn't be rocket science, won't take you long, and won't break your budget. Depending on what you go for in terms of a fixture, you'll be looking at between $40-500 for a chandelier, and maybe another $40 for tools.
Okay, now don't run screaming when you read this one. Take a look at your kitchen. You may have read that the kitchen is the most important room to focus on in terms of re-sale for your home. And, even though this is true, it doesn't mean you have to go and put in a renovations that'll set you back thousands. If you and your pocket book are not ready for a complete overhaul, consider minor alterations that'll spruce up what you already have in a kitchen.
Paint can do wonders in any room, and the kitchen is no exception. Re-painting your kitchen cabinets can truly tranform the room. You'd be suprised how much wear and tear cabinetry suffers, and paint can easily bring a new fresh look to this high traffic area. A coat of paint is cheaper than refurbishing your cabinets and certainly way less than fully replacing them. You'll want to choose colors, ideally in the neutral palette and ones that blend or provide subtle contrast.
In order to start the job you'll need a drill, bits, sandpaper, primer, oil-based or latex acrylic paint or stain, paintbrushes and some spanking new hardware to complete your spiffy new paint job! If you give yourself two days and budget for about $130-$160 (knobs included), then you're flying!
After you've accomplished three significantly easy, but certainly important upgrades for your home, you'll want to attend to the niggly details of fixing whatever minor flaws might be lurking about. This will be time well spent, as you don't want your home to signal neglect or wear- this can make buyers extra suspicious and critical of the entire state of the house. Squeaky floors and doors, uneven walls textures, leaky faucets should all be attended to.
So remember, sometimes it's just a matter of some elbow grease, a few pennies and a few days to get your home good for the market.
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