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22.09.2023 - 13:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A well-known Manchester engraver is celebrating 45 years in the industry - and it just happens to coincide with a move to brand new premises too.
John Dearden has been inscribing jewellery, glassware and watches in central Manchester since 1978, but he considers himself 'the new kid on the block' at his new location in Chinatown.
However, what will remain unchanged is the same quality of service he offers - after all, he’s had plenty of years to hone his craft.
John first established his engraving business operating out of House of Fraser - or Kendals, as it was known back then - where he remained until the department store sadly went into administration. He then opened an office in the Royal Exchange, before the move to Faulkner Street, in the heart of Chinatown.
Offering hand and machine engraving options, he has completed work for both individual customers and commercial clients nationwide, including Manchester United, Harvey Nicholls, and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
However, John has always firmly believed that ‘the most important piece of work to this day, is the job being currently engraved’.
It’s not just your typical monogrammed font that’s available either; from a corporate logo engraved on a crystal glass decanter to a copy of a loved one’s handwriting inside an engagement ring, you might be surprised what can be engraved.
Hand engraving on metals such as stainless steel, tungsten and titanium is something of a speciality, and engraving in a foreign language is also an option - previous works have been embellished in Russian, Greek, Hebrew and Arabic.
Plus, John is always delighted to be surprised with something new to engrave, and will always strive to accommodate any request if he can.
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