engraver

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It was designed by William Wyon, the Royal Mint's chief engraver for much of the 19th Century, and is regarded as his crowning achievement.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

If the lips end up even a hair’s-width off, the engraver must start the entire process over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Blake left school at the age of 10, having learned to read and write, and he was apprenticed at 14 to a commercial engraver.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Artist Thomas Nast, an engraver in Morristown, New Jersey, who illustrated the front cover of Harper’s magazine for many years, played a key role in the transformation, Ayo said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Mr. Donnelly left town so suddenly that she hadn’t even gotten her bracelet back from the engraver.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman