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The Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques and His Products
Author: Henry J. Kauffman
Pages: 175
Cover: Softbound
Dimensions: 7" x 10"
Item #: BK123
Price: $24.95
A complement to his other works "Early American Copper, Tin & Brass", "The Colonial Pewterer" and "Metalworking Trades in Early America", this Kauffman classic focuses on the history, methods, materials and artifacts of Paul Revere and his contemporaries. Illustrated with black & white photographs of all manner of classic American silver, this book provides a thorough introduction to this ancient and thriving. Beginning with an historical overview of the metal and its properties, the book then reviews the layout of a colonial silversmith's shop and proceeds to a topical analysis of the types of products that were produced. Additional chapters address the use of silver ornamentation in firearms and presentation items. A thorough index make this a most useful addition to the library.
Pages: 175
Cover: Softbound
Dimensions: 7" x 10"
Item #: BK123
Price: $24.95
A complement to his other works "Early American Copper, Tin & Brass", "The Colonial Pewterer" and "Metalworking Trades in Early America", this Kauffman classic focuses on the history, methods, materials and artifacts of Paul Revere and his contemporaries. Illustrated with black & white photographs of all manner of classic American silver, this book provides a thorough introduction to this ancient and thriving. Beginning with an historical overview of the metal and its properties, the book then reviews the layout of a colonial silversmith's shop and proceeds to a topical analysis of the types of products that were produced. Additional chapters address the use of silver ornamentation in firearms and presentation items. A thorough index make this a most useful addition to the library.
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