I'm a long time lurker. I don't post much as I'm not an African hunter. I'm big on small game and bird hunting. I do enjoy some of the journeys you folks have taken me on.
I'm an amateur engraver and I'd like your opinion on this money clip hand engraving I've done of a male lion.

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What is the metal? The look in the lions eye is very well done.

The metal is what is commonly called "German Silver." It's brass with 18% Nickel content which gives it that silver appearance and also makes it much more durable than Sterling Silver. I've made other clips in Sterling, but as I said German Silver is much more durable in an object that would be handled many times each day.

The depth of the relief is .017 or a bit less than .5mm, and he ellipse is about 1 3/4 X 1 1/2 inches. The metal is 16 gauge or .050.

I agree with the "look in the lion's eye" comment. Very well done.
Peter