Old French Ironwork - The Craftsman And His Art - Softcover

Frank, Edgar B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1446509087 ISBN 13: 9781446509081

Verlag: Read Books, 2010

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Reseña del editor:

This antique volume contains a detailed treatise on old French ironwork, including a variety of examples from the author's personal collection, as well as a wealth of fascinating information on such subjects as history, manufacturing processes, tools, materials, and much more besides. A unique insight into the artistry and genius of such items, this text will be of much value to those with an interest in old French ironwork, and will appeal to collectors of antique literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: The Craftsman; Tools and Inventions; Locks of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries; Locks of the Seventeenth And Eighteenth Centuries; Padlocks; Keys; Caskets; Hinges, Bolts, Escutcheons, Knockers, Grilles, Nails; Tobacco Devices, Nutcrackers, Knives, Scissors, Sewing Accessories; etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new introduction on metal work.

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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• Verlag: Read Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1446509087
• ISBN 13: 9781446509081
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 240