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| these are 2 pictures of the same piece. the left one shows a little better what the marquetry piece is actually of: a swiss village, and predominantly, castle oberhofen built in the 12th C. the right photo shows some grain detail. |
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| the marquetry pictures were done by my great grandfather, Joseph, during his retirement years. |
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| castle oberhofen on Lake of Thum in switzerland |
| my great-grandfather was very prolific. not only did he create dozens of marquetry pictures, he also created numerous picture frames, scroll saw shelves and a few coffee tables for wedding gifts. |
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| marquetry (MAR ki tre), n. inlaid work of variously colored woods forming a picture or pattern. |
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