John W. Thompson & Son are Master Hand Engravers with more than 40 years experience. Still using the same methods to engrave as were used in the middle ages; engraving was in their blood, with their ancestor the famed 18th century Hand Engraver William Hogarth.

John W. Thompson completed a 5 year apprenticeship with Messrs William Day (Engravers) Ltd at the Angel, Islington, London, in the 1960's. He was the last apprentice in his craft to be taken on anywhere in the United Kingdom. John then undertook further training at the Central School of Arts and Crafts as well as the London School of Print.

John has engraved the stationery for most of the Royal Family on copperplate printing plates (Intaglio Engraving). He has also crafted a hand engraved signet ring for the Prince of Wales and enjoyed the patronage of high profile Australians.

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