I've always admired the Rhode Island group of cabinet makers/carvers, especially the Goddards and Townsends. Viewing their work is looking at pure Americana and I wanted to try some of their more elaborate carvings. Hence, the concave/convex shell that they are famous for. Here's a short series of photos showing how this was done. The carving was followed by gilding.

Frederick, thank you for the wonderful topic, again!

I went ahead and moved this from General Woodworking Forum to our Wood Carving Forum, a redirection link was left behind, thanks again Frederick!

1 hour ago, John Morris said:

Frederick, thank you for the wonderful topic, again!

I went ahead and moved this from General Woodworking Forum to our Wood Carving Forum, a redirection link was left behind, thanks again Frederick!

Thank you. Eventually, I'll get the layout of forums.

16 minutes ago, FrederickH said:

Thank you. Eventually, I'll get the layout of forums.

Once you figure it all out you can inform me!

That’s absolutely amazing! The flowing lines and intricate details are surely a testament of your talents!

Incredible work!  How long does something like this take you?

12 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

Incredible work!  How long does something like this take you?

Thanks and this was done over a two week period. Probably 20 hours in all? While I was doing the gilding on everything, I decided to try to gild two Nantucket sea shells, to see how the process would work. I think that they came out well and were gifted to my two grown children. Christmas gifts for this year???

Awesome detail carving and gilding.  Truly amazing.  More patience than I .  

On 10/5/2019 at 11:46 AM, FrederickH said:

I've always admired the Rhode Island group of cabinet makers/carvers, especially the Goddards and Townsends. Viewing their work is looking at pure Americana

Ok, more reading I have in my future, I love American Furniture History!