Reed & Barton produced a series of limited edition Damascene etchings for various Colleges and Universities. The prints are made with silver, 24 karat gold vermeil, burnished cooper and bronze. Reed & Barton was a prominent American silversmith manufacturer based in the city of Taunton, Massachusetts and is now owned by Lenox, although they no longer produce these etchings. The art is framed and measures 14 1/2 inches x 12 1/2 inches.

The etchings display beautifully with a surprising amount of detail in the artwork. Below are some representative etchings:

The University of California Berkeley – Greek Theatre

Columbia University – Low Library

Damascene has a long history dating back centuries and was historically produced in locations that developed expertise in the technique such as Kyoto, Japan or Toldeo, Spain. The etchings were produced from the 1940s to the 1970s in limited editions. They are easy to maintain and were finished with a protective seal so that the copper and silver don’t need to be treated and don’t tarnish.

A lovely example of College Hall at the University of Pennsylvania

We have a nice selection of collegiate collectibles including Damascene etchings on our website.