Now, I just think the strike plate is gilding the lily. Your bows are the "gold standard" as it is, no need to dress them up at all! None the less, amazing work with the inlay!
Cheers,
Yeah, I wouldn't have done it for myself, but the guy wanted it, he provided the gold and he's from Essex (Dunno what the US equivalent would be? Essex boys and Essex girls are s'posed to be a bit flash and like their bling).
Anyhow... you boys love to cover everything with snakeskin
Del