Edwardian, interesting reflections. The stylistic nod to the gothic is clearly there - but I see French baroque being more typical - it seems that the model started with the 1900 Paris exhibition and that perhaps explains the French wording for the' Modelle de Luxe', which was carried on. However, I think the stylised 'roughness ' of the engraving is just that - it is not an indication f an engraver saving time or money - the extra 25 guineas difference between the Royal and the de Luxe is mostly accounted for in the extra cost of the engraving. While not to the taste of many, it is as it is by design, not for any other reason.

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