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Books on Smithing and Metalwork

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D'Allemagne, DECORATIVE ANTIQUE IRONWORK, A Pictorial Treasury Ref: CHT0087

A reprint of the plates of 4500 objects from the catalogue of the world's largest collection of old wrought iron gathered from all over Europe between 1854 and 1925 by one man, Henry le Secq des Tournelles and on display since the 1920s in Rouen. Amongst the tools and instruments are magnificent 18th century calipers and surgical saws. There are also superb locks, iron doors and cabinets, steel jewellery, furniture, other architectural ironwork and many domestic items. This is the largest collection of ironwork in the world English introduction and translated captions. (See also Rouen, Museum Guide). 


Price: £18.95
D'Allemagne, DECORATIVE ANTIQUE IRONWORK, A Pictorial Treasury

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John Fuller, ART OF COPPERSMITHING Ref: CHT9139

Reprint of the 1893 standard work; a practical treatise on working sheet copper into all forms including the making of household copper goods and ornaments as well as industrial uses of all sorts. Processes and tools are fully illustrated. 


Price: £16.95
John Fuller, ART OF COPPERSMITHING

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H. J. Kauffman, THE COLONIAL SILVERSMITH Ref: CHT0079

Tools and methods of the Colonial silversmith are described. Historical items are illustrated as well as step-by-step techniques in the fabrication of individual objects such as spoons or candlesticks and coffee- and tea-pots from metal to the finished work. 


Price: £14.95
H. J. Kauffman, THE COLONIAL SILVERSMITH

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Henry J. Kauffman, METALWORKING TRADES IN EARLY AMERICA Ref: CHT0046

Describes practices of the black-, gun-, lock-, tin-, and white-smiths, edge-tool makers, cutlers, wheelwrights and nailers, also raw materials and the foundry. 


Price: £14.95
Henry J. Kauffman, METALWORKING TRADES IN EARLY AMERICA

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M. T. Richardson, PRACTICAL BLACKSMITHING Part I Ref: CHT0013

This is a reprint of the late 1800s four-volume work and is reproduced in two volumes: Parts I and II. Part I combines Vols I and II with an account of the tools and equipment of the blacksmith with illustrations, plans and diagrams of basic techniques and descriptions of the chief processes and the iron and steel used in the trade. 


Price: £18.95
M. T. Richardson, PRACTICAL BLACKSMITHING Part I

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M. T. Richardson, PRACTICAL BLACKSMITHING Part II Ref: CHT0014

Parts II combines Vols III and IV and covers welding, brazing, soldering, forging, cutting, bending, setting and tempering plus information on carriage work, tires, axles and springs as well as horseshoes. 


Price: £18.95
M. T. Richardson, PRACTICAL BLACKSMITHING Part II

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Robertson and Robertson, CAST IRON DECORATION. A World Survey Ref: CHT9320

The authors, father and daughter, have travelled the world photographing the finest decorative ironwork thus compiling an inventory of the worldwide forms taken by cast iron ornamentation, its relation to architecture and its contribution to the attractiveness of buildings. There is an introductory text, glossary and bibliography. "Admirably planned and abundantly illustrated, an outstanding work of reference" Architectural Review 


Price: £35.00
Robertson and Robertson, CAST IRON DECORATION. A World Survey

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Donald Streeter, PROFESSIONAL SMITHING Ref: CHT0016

Written by a practical smith with 50 years' experience, this places particular emphasis on crafting quality tools, kitchen utensils, fire irons, locks, keys, decorative ironwork, springs and other door furniture. 


Price: £16.50
Donald Streeter, PROFESSIONAL SMITHING

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H. K. Vosburgh, TINSMITHS HELPER AND PATTERN BOOK Ref: CHT9111

Reprint of the 1910 revised edition containing diagrams and patterns covering a wide variety of products and layouts. The appendix gives tables, rules and recipes of interest to the practising tinsmith. 


Price: £8.95
H. K. Vosburgh, TINSMITHS HELPER AND PATTERN BOOK

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Aldren A. Watson, THE BLACKSMITH, Ironworker & Farrier Ref: CHT9011

A basic treatment of the history and craft of the blacksmith describing the tools and techniques used and showing the different roles of the smith as farrier, hardware maker and village handyman. Methods of fullering, upsetting and welding wrought iron are fully explained as is the construction of a wealth of iron fittings such as varied as latches and chains. Chapters include: Wrought Iron, its Properties and Manufacture; The Blacksmith's Shop; Working at the Forge; Hardware and Harness; Shoeing a Horse (and an Ox); Wagons and Carts; Building a Forge and Bellows; an Appendix and Bibliography. 


Price: £11.50
Aldren A. Watson, THE BLACKSMITH, Ironworker & Farrier

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