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Viennese Silver: Modern Design 1780-1918
by Markus Bruderlin  Publisher Comments The history of modern design is not only older but much more multifaceted than commonly assumed. This thesis is elegantly borne out through an exploration of the work and influence of the Vienna avant-garde of the Biedermeier period, an era that brought...
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Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork
by Henri Martine Publisher Comments Nearly 200 beautiful examples of wrought iron gates, screens, balustrades and other architectural adornments....
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Old Traditions in New Pots: Silver Seed Pots from the Normal L. Sandfield Collection
by Tricia Loscher Publisher Comments Presents more than 240 examples of miniature silver seed pots from over seventy Native artists including some of the finest silversmiths working today. As an art form, these miniatures draw on the ancient tradition of ceramic containers that protected...
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Country Living American Metalware: What Is It? What Is It Worth? (Country Living)
by Joe L Rosson Publisher Comments An illustrated guide to American metalware furnishes a concise history of collectibles made of silver, iron, tin, brass, and pewter, along with descriptions of major movements, styles, and manufacturers; dozens of sample rare items, from the colonial...
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New Mexican Tinwork, 1840-1940
by Lane Coulter Publisher Comments A beautifully illustrated book on the origins and history of traditional Hispanic tinwork....
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Collecting by Design: Silver and Metalwork of the Twentieth Century from the Margo Grant Walsh Collection
by Timothy A. O'brien Synopsis Margo Grant Walsh is a prominent interior architect with an impeccable eye for collecting silver. The recipient of prestigious awards in her industry, she has devoted her career to designing interiors for major corporations, while amassing a remarkable...
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Miller's Silver & Sheffield Plate Marks: Including a Guide to Makers and Styles
by John Bly Publisher Comments Thanks to the unique hallmarking system, it is possible to tell when, where, by whom, and with what quality of metal most pieces of silver and Sheffield plate were made. This compact, pocket-sized guide from Miller’s shows how to decipher this...
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Ironwork: Dynamic Details
by Dona Z. Meilach Book News Annotation Meilach (art history, Northwestern U.) displays the art of modern artist-blacksmiths with approximately 250 images of ironwork in the form of flowers, grapevines, animal sculptures, and candlesticks and other fine variations on functional objects. The...
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Traditional Ironwork Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
by Josef Feller Publisher Comments From an exceptional collection of outstanding examples of German ironwork comes this rich source of royalty-free images for artists and craftspeople. More than 270 illustrations depict a wide range of magnificent ironwork from the city of Düsseldorf,...
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500 Metal Vessels: Contemporary Explorations of Containment
by Lark Books Publisher Comments Juried by Fred Fenster, a distinguished presence in the field, "500 Metal Vessels" features page after page of superbly crafted bowls, teapots, vases, chalices, urns, and other exquisite handmade hollowware. Made from diverse metals and techniques...
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The Doorstop Book: The Encyclopedia of Doorstop Collecting (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
by John C Smith Publisher Comments Over 1,000 doorstops photographed in full color and organized by categories: flowers, birds, animals, wagons, Native Americans, people, houses & windmills, and nautical. The book includes an informative history of doorstops, valuable information for...
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Treasury of Ornamental Ironwork: 16th to 18th Centuries
by Adalbert Roepher Publisher Comments The enormous diversity and enduring beauty of ornamental ironwork is celebrated in this singular sourcebook. Sixty antique plates showcase metal doors, balconies, window arches, gates, corner pieces, decorative embellishments, and more, many wrought with...
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Constance Dejong Metal
by Arden Reed Publisher Comments This retrospective account of Constance DeJong's artistic career begins with the "Steel Drawings of 1978 and ends with the "Four/Three series of 2002....
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French Art Deco Ironwork Designs
by Raymond Subes Publisher Comments From elegant staircase balustrades and balcony railings to handsome elevator cages and lighting fixtures, this dazzling collection of 122 rare photographs encompasses an amazing range of Art Deco ironwork designs. Architecture enthusiasts, lovers of...
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Classic Wrought Ironwork Patterns and Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
by Tunstall Small Publisher Comments Forty plates of meticulously rendered designs replicate authentic ironwork projects that span some 600 years of metalcrafting. Patterns selected from English churches, chapels, tombs, castles, and other architectural sites depict 12th-century hinges,...
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Antique Iron: Identification and Values
by Kathryn Mcnereny Publisher Comments Antique cast-iron collectibles are featured in over 400 photographs. Included are farming, kitchen, toys, banks, and more cast-iron collectibles. This handy value guide is a wealth of information for the collector. 2004 values....
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The Art of Street Jewellery
by Christopher Baglee Publisher Comments Presents an outline of the historical, technical and visual elements of the enamel advertising medium....
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Metalsmiths and Mentors: Fred Fenster and Eleanor Moty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Chazen Museum of Art Catalogs)
by Jody Clowes Publisher Comments The history of contemporary American metalsmithing is inextricably linked with the academy. Since the 1950s, nearly every significant artist working in metals has trained at a university or art school--fertile ground for innovation and exploration in...
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Forks, Knives and Spoons
by Peri Wolfman Publisher Comments From Peri Wolfman and Charles Gold -- authors of the best-selling The Perfect Setting -- comes the book that showcases one of today's favorite collectibles, vintage Forks, Knives & Spoons. Part of the fun in collecting is the search for new and unusual...
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Metalwork from the Hellenized East
by Michael Pfrommer Publisher Comments This lavishly illustrated catalogue is devoted to the Museum's collection of silver and gold from the Hellenized Near East--one of the largest yet assembled. Among the objects included are rhyta, bowls, cups, jewelry, and decorative gold and silver...
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