Metals category: 105 books
Faberge's Eggs
The Extraordinary Story of the Masterpieces That Outlived an Empire
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2008
In Stradivari’s Genius, Toby Faber charted the fascinating course of some of the world’s most prized musical instruments. Now, in this enthralling new book, he tells the story of objects that are, to many, the pinnacle of the jeweler’s art: the Fabergé imperial eggs.
The Easter presents...
Stoned
Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is rare, and therefore precious.
What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped the...
by Theodore Menten
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013
Around the turn of the twentieth century, artists and craftsmen throughout Europe and America were profoundly affected by a new art style that took its inspiration from nature. Generally referred to as Art Nouveau, it exerted its influence on painters, illustrators, architects, ironworkers, furniture...
Masterpieces of Eighteenth-Century French Ironwork
With Over 300 Illustrations
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2013
This magnificent display of all 166 plates from an extremely rare set of portfolios depicts scores of examples of the ironworker's art, among them beautiful gates, balustrades, balcony railings, window grilles, church screens, and lantern holders. A superb collection of royalty-free images for use by designers, architecture enthusiasts, and lovers of antiques.
by Augusto Pedrini
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2012
This magnificently illustrated volume showcases elegant examples of ironwork designs by five centuries of Italian masters. Spanning the fourteenth through the eighteenth centuries, the collection encompasses both simple and elaborate ornaments for doors, windows, gates, balcony and staircase railings,...
by Jules Decker
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2013
Extremely pliable yet amazingly durable, metal offers infinite decorative options. Here are 1,000 prime examples of French metal masterworks, painstakingly reproduced from an extremely rare and valuable edition. From the everyday to the ornate, items include:Weather vanesTilesWaterspoutsTrimsBasinsPike...
L'Orfèvrerie algérienne et tunisienne
Essai d'art
Language: French
Release Date: March 12, 2015
Extrait : "Née coquette, la femme a de tout temps aimé à se parer.Dès qu'elle put se mirer dans l'eau calme d'une fontaine, elle connut sa beauté : pour plaire, elle chercha à s'embellir encore ; et d'un mouvement spontané, dégageant son visage, elle releva sa chevelure, la tressa, la réunit...
by E.J. Kelly
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2014
Newly Revised and Expanded!
A sweet no-nonsense, unpretentious guide for collecting vintage mechanical watches.Written by someone who has bought, sold and collected vintage watches for over 20 years. In addition to a short history of mechanical watches, this informative guide gives the reader an inside...
Forgotten Colorado Silver
Joseph Lesher’s Defiant Coins
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2017
At the turn of the last century, miner Joseph Lesher attempted to raise the price of silver by privately minting octagonal "Referendum souvenir medal" coins with values of $1.25 or $1. They were common in Victor, Cripple Creek, Denver and other places in Colorado in the days after William...
William Spratling, His Life and Art
Selected Essays in Economic and Social History
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2014
In this lavishly illustrated biography of silversmith and graphic artist William Spratling (1900--1967), Taylor D. Littleton reintroduces one of the most fascinating American expatriates of the early twentieth century. Best known for his revolutionary silver designs, Spratling influenced an entire...
The Metal Detecting Bible
Helpful Tips, Expert Tricks and Insider Secrets for Finding Hidden Treasures
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2016
Topic has a strong track record in self-published books
There are over 200 metal detecting clubs across the U.S.
Easy-to-understand guide for understanding metal detector equipment, sonar, and location researching
Author is host of popular YouTube channel, DrTones24k
American Silversmiths and Their Marks
The Definitive (1948) Edition
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2012
For serious connoisseurs of American gold and silver ware, this rich and definitive directory lists over 3,000 early American silversmiths, 1650-1850, and their identifying marks. It includes biographical details and shop locations whenever possible, plus maps of the great smithing centers (Boston, New York, and Philadelphia) and 226 photographs.
by Caroline Y Preston
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2013
For lovers of these beautiful little feats of engineering ……….
This is an inexpensive little guide intended for those starting to collect powder compacts. It gives general information on collecting and caring for compacts and features colour pictures, rarity indication and details of around...
Decorative Iron and Metalwork
Great Examples from English Sources
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2013
Magnificent study by expert on age-old craft provides a spirited overview. 140 illustrations include grilles, doors, and gates; stair railings and balustrades; small handles, hinges, door-knockers, and keyhole plates; Elizabethan-era firedogs; weather vanes; much more, many never catalogued before. Rich source of inspiration, royalty-free graphics, information.