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The Brass Book, American, English and European: Fifteenth Century to Eighteen Fifty (American, English and European Fifteenth Century Through 185)
Peter Schiffer
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Description for The Brass Book, American, English and European: Fifteenth Century to Eighteen Fifty (American, English and European Fifteenth Century Through 185)
Hardcover. Num Pages: 447 pages, 1247 photos. BIC Classification: WFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 226 x 32. Weight in Grams: 2012.
This is the definitive book about brass objects. Large sections are devoted to andirons, candlesticks, fireplace accessories, kettles and tobacco boxes. There are useful dating charts for andirons and candlesticks. Each of these sections is more complete than any previous volume, and could have been published as a separate book. Smaller sections include horse brasses, scientific and occupational instruments, and table wares. The development of artistic styles in brass are fully illustrated and explained in their historical context. The accompanying text explains the composition of brass, eighteenth century method of sand casting, and ways to identify old copies and fakes. ... Read more
This is the definitive book about brass objects. Large sections are devoted to andirons, candlesticks, fireplace accessories, kettles and tobacco boxes. There are useful dating charts for andirons and candlesticks. Each of these sections is more complete than any previous volume, and could have been published as a separate book. Smaller sections include horse brasses, scientific and occupational instruments, and table wares. The development of artistic styles in brass are fully illustrated and explained in their historical context. The accompanying text explains the composition of brass, eighteenth century method of sand casting, and ways to identify old copies and fakes. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Schiffer Pub Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
447
Place of Publication
Atglen, PA, United States
ISBN
9780916838171
SKU
V9780916838171
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99-2
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