The Art Of The Tinsmith: English & American, by Shirley Spalding Devoe. 222 Pages. Clothbound. Tin, the most useful of all metals, has been used since ancient times to make vessels of many sorts. England's Cornwall was an early source and manufacturing center for tin; and in the 19th century Cornish miners and English and Welsh metal workers immigrated to the United States where the tin industry flourished. This book provides a rich history of the manufacturing processes and methods for decoration of antique, utilitarian tinwares on both sides of the Atlantic. The examples demonstrate a variety of wares and details which help identify English and American products. This book will be an asset to the library of any collector or anyone who can appreciate the artistry of the craft. $27.50 (BK-0226)