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This antique volume contains a detailed treatise on old French ironwork, including a variety of examples from the author's personal collection, as well as a wealth of fascinating information on such subjects as history, manufacturing processes, tools, materials, and much more besides. A unique insight into the artistry and genius of such items, this text will be of much value to those with an interest in old French ironwork, and will appeal to collectors of antique literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: The Craftsman; Tools and Inventions; Locks of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries; Locks of the Seventeenth And Eighteenth Centuries; Padlocks; Keys; Caskets; Hinges, Bolts, Escutcheons, Knockers, Grilles, Nails; Tobacco Devices, Nutcrackers, Knives, Scissors, Sewing Accessories; etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new introduction on metal work.

Book details

• Full title: Old French Ironwork - The Craftsman And His Art
• Author: Edgar B. Frank
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240
• EAN: 9781446509081
• ISBN: 1446509087
• ID: 12149159
• Publisher: Mottelay Press
• Weight: 311 g
• Dimensions: 216 × 140 × 14 mm
• Date of publishing: 09. November 2010

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