Home » Book
American Copper & Brass
|
Author: Henry J. Kauffman
Pages: 288
Cover: Clothbound
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2"
Item #: BK544
Price: $18.50
This historical survey of early American technology in the use of these two important metals has long been out of print. This new edition includes the superb photographs from the earlier publication as well as excellent reproductions of period advertisements and drawings of tradesmen at work. Reading Kauffman's interesting text will educate the reader about the ways of metalworking in these early times and the importance of copper and brass to everyday living. Virtually every aspect of the topic is covered, from teakettles to cannons. A concluding section lists all documented coppersmiths working in early America.
Pages: 288
Cover: Clothbound
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2"
Item #: BK544
Price: $18.50
This historical survey of early American technology in the use of these two important metals has long been out of print. This new edition includes the superb photographs from the earlier publication as well as excellent reproductions of period advertisements and drawings of tradesmen at work. Reading Kauffman's interesting text will educate the reader about the ways of metalworking in these early times and the importance of copper and brass to everyday living. Virtually every aspect of the topic is covered, from teakettles to cannons. A concluding section lists all documented coppersmiths working in early America.
Other books you may like:
 The Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques... Henry J. Kauffman Softbound $24.95 |
 Victorian Pencils Tools To Jewels Deborah Crosby Clothbound $59.95 |
 Turning & Mechanical Manipulation Vol II Charles Holtzapffel Softbound $22.95 |
 The Catalogue Of Antique Tools, Current ... Martin J. Donnelly Softbound $25.00 |