15%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Engraving on Precious Metals
A Brittain
€ 25.99
€ 22.20
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Engraving on Precious Metals
Hardcover. Engraving on Precious Metals is for professionals and others who wish to learn hand engraving as a hobby or trade, and reveals many previously undisclosed practices of the commercial engraver which help to make his skill quite astonishing. Num Pages: 240 pages, 254ill. BIC Classification: AFKG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 550.
Engraving by hand is the oldest art of mankind and one that still flourishes today. With a simple message the precious metal engraver can give a unique personality to an otherwise commonplace cigarette box, goblet or compact. Despite the singular character of the craft very few practical books have been written on engraving precious and other materials employed by the jeweller; in fact none have been published in the United Kingdom for many years. Engraving on Precious Metals is for professionals and others who wish to learn hand engraving as a hobby or trade, and reveals many previously undisclosed practices ... Read more
Engraving by hand is the oldest art of mankind and one that still flourishes today. With a simple message the precious metal engraver can give a unique personality to an otherwise commonplace cigarette box, goblet or compact. Despite the singular character of the craft very few practical books have been written on engraving precious and other materials employed by the jeweller; in fact none have been published in the United Kingdom for many years. Engraving on Precious Metals is for professionals and others who wish to learn hand engraving as a hobby or trade, and reveals many previously undisclosed practices ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Robert Hale
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Ramsbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719800221
SKU
V9780719800221
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About A Brittain
A. Brittain was a director of an engraving business in London working for the top jewellers and responsible for some of the highest grade work turned out today. P. Morton lived in London and was a specialist in lettering and its precise proportioning and layout.
Reviews for Engraving on Precious Metals