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The portfolio below shows the skill and versatility you can expect from John Dearden Engravers. These inscriptions, engraved either by hand or machine, were commissioned by personal and corporate customers alike.

Just like the words we inscribe, the items we engrave are extremely varied. Each tells its own story: a heartfelt message, perhaps, or a milestone to be celebrated. No matter what the occasion, we’ll always add that special something.

By the way, this is just a small selection of our projects. If you’re itching to find out more, or have an idea in mind, get in touch! Let’s immortalise your story as only we can.

Hand engraved bottle of Maison Margiela, commemorating Taylor Swift’s 2024 concert in Liverpool

Hand engraved bottle of Maison Margiela, commemorating Taylor Swift’s 2024 concert in Liverpool

Brass shell used in 21 gun salute during the accession of King Charles III. Machine engraved depicting his crest.

Brass shell used in 21 gun salute during the accession of King Charles III. Machine engraved depicting his crest.

Viktor & Rolf Fragrances with hand inscriptions

Viktor & Rolf Fragrances with hand inscriptions

Bespoke crystal vase for Manchester United, presented to Lisandro Martinez, marking his World Cup victory with Argentina

Bespoke crystal vase for Manchester United, presented to Lisandro Martinez, marking his World Cup victory with Argentina

Machine engraved inscription on a large silver Grecian Urn shaped trophy

Machine engraved trophy

TAG Heur watch with a hand engraved inscription in a script font on its rear casing

Hand engraved TAG Heuer watch back

A machine engraved inscription on a large Grecian style jug for a corporate client

Machine engraved corporate jug trophy

Hand engraved glass tankard in a flowing script font the word Forty and a date

Hand engraved crystal tankard

Ornate pink bottle of Parfum de Marly hand engraved in a flowing script with the name Megan

Hand engraved bottle of Parfum de Marly

Gold signet ring hand engraved with monogrammed initials M & V

Hand engraved monogram on gold signet ring

Apple iPhone hand engraved with the initials A S in a script font

Hand inscribed monogram on iPhone

Ornately decorated vintage Stirling silver platter with a machine engraved inscription

Machine inscription on vintage sterling silver

A whisky glass machine engraved with a date and a decorative flower petal design

Machine engraved whisky glass

A bottle of Taittinger champagne with machine inscribed monogram initials S & K along with a date

Machine engraved bottle of Champagne

A wedding band hand engraved on both the outer and inner sides of the ring with a Lord of the Rings inscription

Hand engraved Lord of the Rings wedding band

Oriental sword machine engraved with Arabic script on the swords sharp blade

Machine engraved sword

Hand engraved bottle of Parfum Francis Kirkdjian with the name Alexander

Hand engraved bottle of Parfum Francis Kurkdjian

A piece of polished stainless steel in a distinctive shape, machine engraved for a corporate client

Machine engraved stainless steel corporate work

John Dearden in his workshop hand engraving the inner rim of a large decorated stainless steel champagne bowl

Working on large stainless steel Champagne Bowl

A silver ring hand engraved for a 21st Birthday on the inner side of the ring

Hand engraved silver ring

A monogram with intertwined initials hand engraved on a bottle of bourbon at an in-store event

Hand engraved monogram at in-store event

John Dearden undertaking complimentary hand engraving for customers at Harvey Nichols

Complimentary engraving at Harvey Nichols

Hand engraving on the inside of a Gin Coin Jewellery silver ring

Hand engraved inside ring courtesy of Gin Coin Jewellery

Hand engraved personal inscription on the reverse of a small silver dish

Hand engraved inscription on reverse of silver tray

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