(H/B) THE BRASS BOOK

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The Brass Book; American, English and European; fifteenth century to 1850. by Herbert, Peter, and Nancy Schiffer.
This is the definitive book about brass objects. Large sections are devoted to andirons, candlesticks, fireplace accessories, kettles and tobacco boxes. There are useful dating charts for andirons and candlesticks. Each of these sections is more complete than any previous volume, and could have been published as a separate book. Smaller sections include horse brasses, scientific and occupational intruments, and table wares.
The development of artistic styles in brass are fully illustrated and explained in their historical context. The accompanying text explains the composition of brass, eighteenth century method of sand casting, and ways to identify old copies and fakes. A fascinating eighteenth century brass-makers catalog is reproduced in its entirety at the end of the book.
Unusual brass items from many private collections, museums and antiques dealers are presented and compared. Very few of these items have ever been published before.
The photograph on the jacket demonstrates the variations in color in which brass items are found. The square-based taperstick is paktong, a white brass. The tallest candlestick is red brass, sometimes called bell metal. The other items are yellow brass of slightly differing hue that is determined by the proportions of copper and zinc. (From the publisher)

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Acknowledgments
Author's note
Foreword
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
ANDIRONS
ARMAMENT
BELLS
BIRD CAGES
BOXES
CANDLE HOLDERS
CANDLE SNUFFERS
DREDGERS
DRESSING ARTICLES
FENDERS
FIRE TOOLS
GRATES
HORSE BRASSES
HOUSE FITTINGS
INK STANDS
JAMB HOOKS
LAMPS
LANTERNS
OCCUPATIONAL TOOLS
ORNAMENTS
POTS
SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
TABLE AND KITCHEN WARE
TOMB PLATES
TRAYS
TRIVETS
WALL HANGINGS
WARMING PANS
CATALOG OF EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FURNITURE BRASS
Bibliography
Index