The brass book : American, English, and European, fifteenth century through 1850
Schiffer, Peter Berwind2016
Books
This work covers the topic of brass objects from the 15th century to 1850. Large sections of the book are devoted to andirons, candlesticks, fireplace accessories, kettles and tobacco boxes. There are useful dating charts for andirons and candlesticks. 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.
Main title:
The brass book : American, English, and European, fifteenth century through 1850 / Peter Schiffer, Nancy Schiffer and Herbert Schiffer.
Author:
Imprint:
Atglen : Schiffer Publishing, 2016.
Collation:
447 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 29 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780916838171 (hbk)
Dewey class:
739.52094739.52
Local class:
D739.52
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1976175