From:
"Dr. Tim Palmer" <tjp@zzzzzzzzzz>
Date:
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:59:59 +0100
Subject:
English Limestone.
John, I recommend one of the following:
Hopton Wood: the closest we get to Indiana
Portland: very pale when dried out; open texture; good weatherstone (not a
problem in Texas, maybe). Likely to be the English stone that is most
widely available in the US, if any are.
Clipsham or Ancaster Weatherbed: Honey colour or darker; lots of shell
If you tell me the size of the piece, and the area of England that your
client's grandparents came from that might make a difference. Reply
offline and I can give you the contact details of the suppliers.
Tim
Quoted text begins.Hoping someone can help me out with some information. Have had
a recent inquiry about a commisioned piece probably in the form
of a relief carved "stele" . The inquirer is English, and the
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