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Old 14-02-22, 10:09 AM
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I have this Helmet plate which had no Gilt remaining

I sent it to Germany to get it fire guilded and this was the result
Well happy
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Old 14-02-22, 10:17 AM
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Looks a million Dollars very impressive.
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Malcolm, Well done - it looks terrific. What does the rear of the plate look like?
Are you prepared to tell us more?
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Old 14-02-22, 04:38 PM
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Absolutely beautiful work!!! Would never guess it was the same badge.

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Old 14-02-22, 05:02 PM
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If it's the same person that did it and I was told there was only one he charged something like £20-5 per Sq inch about 5 years ago.
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Old 14-02-22, 07:49 PM
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I have this Helmet plate which had no Gilt remaining

I sent it to Germany to get it fire guilded and this was the result
Well happy
Have you got the details of the place/person you got this done ? Ive some stuff i'd like redoing.
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Old 14-02-22, 11:56 PM
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Malcolm, Well done - it looks terrific. What does the rear of the plate look like?
Are you prepared to tell us more?
Its not in my hands at the mo on its way back from Germany.
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Old 15-02-22, 12:03 AM
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Here is the address
Mr Dirk Meyer
Fire gilding studio
Neppen 1
D-88167
Maierhofen
Germany

Ask for a quote before you send as large pieces can be expensive
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Take care in sending anything to Germany (or any other EU country). Ensure that the guy there, when returning the item completes an accurate customs declaration. If its not correctly completed the item is likely to be detained by the Border Force pending payment of VAT and duty. Even if it is correctly completed there may be a bill to pay. Plus Royal Mail/Parcelforce my want £12 from you for handling the process.

If they say its vatable you will HAVE to pay to get the item and argue later. Appealing is a tortuous process not for the faint hearted. I have bitter experience. I got some cash back but not all and it took months. Forewarned is forearmed!

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Hello Malcolm, Assuming you don't have to pay any customs duty how much did this cost to have done with postage both ways etc.

It would also be nice to see the completed badge when you receive it.
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Here is the address
Mr Dirk Meyer
Fire gilding studio
Neppen 1
D-88167
Maierhofen
Germany

Ask for a quote before you send as large pieces can be expensive
Thanks Malcolm.
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Take care in sending anything to Germany (or any other EU country). Ensure that the guy there, when returning the item completes an accurate customs declaration. If its not correctly completed the item is likely to be detained by the Border Force pending payment of VAT and duty. Even if it is correctly completed there may be a bill to pay. Plus Royal Mail/Parcelforce my want £12 from you for handling the process.

If they say its vatable you will HAVE to pay to get the item and argue later. Appealing is a tortuous process not for the faint hearted. I have bitter experience. I got some cash back but not all and it took months. Forewarned is forearmed!

Dave.
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Hello Malcolm, Assuming you don't have to pay any customs duty how much did this cost to have done with postage both ways etc.

It would also be nice to see the completed badge when you receive it.
I too would be interested in how much it has cost in total, with having some of my plates that could be done.

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I too would be interested in how much it has cost in total, with having some of my plates that could be done.

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Malcolm,

Any chance of an answer to the questions re price.

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