From Puraye's booklet, "Le Damas", 1966.
Cross section of a damascus tube that has "Prince Albert" spelled out on it. Puraye had this done to show that there is no surface etching but rather the actual iron and steel form the name.


Jean-Baptiste Declour and his son Oscar. The last of the commerical damascus producers at Liege, according to Puraye. Notice the huge grind stones in the background for grinding barrels and the stack of barrels to the left. The photo is undated.


Pete