ilość książek w kategorii: 191
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The Jeweler's Assistant in the Art of Working in Gold (Reprint of the 1892 Handbook)
ISBN: 9781427615701 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The complete, unabridged reprint of this work, originally published in 1892, discusses the chemical and physical properties of gold, colors of gold, melting and casting of gold, and more.
The complete, unabridged reprint of this work, originally published in 1892, discusses the chemical and physical properties of gold, colors of gold, m...
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218,89 |
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Old Base Metal Spoons
ISBN: 9781905217670 / Angielski / Miękka / 104 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Spoons made of pewter or the copper alloy latten may have been the humbler relatives of silverware in days gone by, but they can still be of great antique interest and value. In this guide, originally published in 1908, FG Hilton Price looks at many spoons mainly dating from the 14th to the 17th centuries. Describing and photographing examples from both his own and other collections he classifies their shapes, ornament and identifying stamps. The author was Director of the Society of Antiquaries in London and Old Base Metal Spoons is full of his keenness and expertise for the subject, making...
Spoons made of pewter or the copper alloy latten may have been the humbler relatives of silverware in days gone by, but they can still be of great ant...
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126,34 |
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Old Pewter
ISBN: 9781905217472 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "The key-note of the fascination of pewter at its best is its simplicity. It does not, like gold and silver plate, hint in any way at large intrinsic values, nor has it their aggressive sparkle and glitter clamouring decoratively for attention." First published in 1913, Malcolm Bell's guide is a clear, concise and fascinating introduction to the world of antique pewter. Reflecting the changing aesthetic values of the 20th century, he praises the understated design and solid craftsmanship of everyday objects crafted using pewter alloy between the 15th and 17th centuries. He starts with a guide...
"The key-note of the fascination of pewter at its best is its simplicity. It does not, like gold and silver plate, hint in any way at large intrinsic ...
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144,61 |
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The Essence of Pairpoint: Fine Glassware 1918-1938
ISBN: 9780764314193 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Fine glassware was hand produced at the Pairpoint Corporation in New Bedford, Massachusetts, by skilled glass blowers, cutters, and engravers for more than five decades and reached a level of unmatched elegance between 1918 and 1938. This is their story, in words and beautiful color pictures, sufficient that today's glass enthusiasts can identify the Pairpoint shapes, colors, and patterns and fully appreciate these artistic treasures. The distinctive Pairpoint bubble ball, specialty and regular line items, markings, and many identifying characteristics are all fully explained. Value guide...
Fine glassware was hand produced at the Pairpoint Corporation in New Bedford, Massachusetts, by skilled glass blowers, cutters, and engravers for more...
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cena:
281,19 |
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The Work of a Master Goldsmith: A Unique Collection
ISBN: 9780719801020 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this distinctive collection will give an insight into the work of a 20th century master goldsmith. Each photograph is of a unique piece, showing that the skills of a traditionally trained goldsmith can still create gold and silver pieces that can rival that of the past revered Russian master goldsmiths. This book will be of interest to anyone who can appreciate and is interested in the skills of a master goldsmith, and one who takes pleasure in including flora and fauna, made from precious metals, into many of his designs and finished pieces.
Beautifully illustrated throughout, this distinctive collection will give an insight into the work of a 20th century master goldsmith. Each photograph...
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cena:
357,95 |
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The Treasures Of The Earth: Or Mines, Minerals, And Metals; With Anecdotes Of Men Who Have Been Connected With Mining (1868)
ISBN: 9781437342253 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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140,27 |
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The Three Colonies Of Australia: New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Their Pastures, Copper Mines And Gold Fields (1859)
ISBN: 9781437341157 / Angielski / Miękka / 412 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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157,30 |
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The Public Economy Of Athens: To Which Is Added, A Dissertation On The Silver Mines Of Laurion (1842)
ISBN: 9781437422160 / Angielski / Twarda / 708 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
cena:
285,01 |
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The Treasures Of The Earth: Or Mines, Minerals, And Metals; With Anecdotes Of Men Who Have Been Connected With Mining (1868)
ISBN: 9781437438659 / Angielski / Twarda / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
cena:
204,13 |
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The Three Colonies Of Australia: New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Their Pastures, Copper Mines And Gold Fields (1859)
ISBN: 9781437442465 / Angielski / Twarda / 412 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
cena:
221,16 |
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Roasting Of Gold And Silver Ores, And The Extraction Of Their Respective Metals Without Quicksilver (1870)
ISBN: 9780548903650 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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89,19 |
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A Guide To The Mount's Bay And The Land's End: Comprehending The Topography, Botany, Agriculture, Fisheries, Antiquities, Mining, Mineralogy, And Geol
ISBN: 9780548881279 / Angielski / Miękka / 292 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. To Which Is Added, A Dialogue On The Peculiar Advantages Of The Climates Of Penzance, Devonshire, And The Southern Parts Of Europe.
To Which Is Added, A Dialogue On The Peculiar Advantages Of The Climates Of Penzance, Devonshire, And The Southern Parts Of Europe.
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123,24 |
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An Historical Inquiry Into The Production And Consumption Of The Precious Metals V1 (1831)
ISBN: 9780548888940 / Angielski / Miękka / 396 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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148,79 |
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Metal Detecting Tips: How to Metal Detect for Beginners. Learn How to Find the Best Metal Detector for Coin Shooting, Relic Hunting, Gold Pr
ISBN: 9780986642623 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
cena:
85,86 |
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Report on Large Short Trader Activity in the Silver Futures Market
ISBN: 9781607966258 / Angielski / Miękka / 50 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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37,97 |
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Investing in Antique Silver Toys and Miniatures: Paperback Edition
ISBN: 9780956909800 / Angielski / Miękka / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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51,04 |
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Early American Cast Iron Holloware 1645-1900: Pots, Kettles, Teakettles, and Skillets
ISBN: 9780764345364 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An invaluable information source about cast iron holloware of the pre-Griswold and Wagner era for collectors, museum curators, reenactors, and hearth cooking aficionados. It is the first book to document cast iron pots, skillets, spiders, pans, kettles, teakettles, Dutch ovens, and mortars, plus several items in brass, from the seventeenth through nineteenth centuries, spanning the years 1645 to 1900. Over 350 photos illustrate identifiable changes in the manufacturing technologies and the vessel forms. Line drawings and detail photos enable the reader to correctly date the objects they find....
An invaluable information source about cast iron holloware of the pre-Griswold and Wagner era for collectors, museum curators, reenactors, and hearth ...
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143,13 |
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Cast for Eternity: Ancient Ritual Bronzes from the Shanghai Museum
ISBN: 9780300207897 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Showcasing more than thirty ancient bronzes from the exceptional holdings of the Shanghai Museum, this generously illustrated book offers a compelling overview of the beauty of Chinese bronzes and the fascinating traditions surrounding them. These important objects, many of which have never before appeared in an English-language publication, date from the 18th to the 1st century B.C.E. and span numerous dynasties. Highlights of the exhibition include an early thin-wall cast three-legged food vessel (ding) from the Erlitou period, a set of nine bells (bianzhong) from the early...
Showcasing more than thirty ancient bronzes from the exceptional holdings of the Shanghai Museum, this generously illustrated book offers a compelling...
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cena:
153,41 |
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Going for Gold: Craftsmanship and Collecting of Gold Boxes
ISBN: 9781845194659 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Examining the art of the gold box in 18th- and 19th-century Europe, this work gives voice to distinguished international scholars to explore the contributions made by individual workshops in major European centers of production in the context of contemporary patronage and the international market for such boxes. Consideration is given to the design of gold boxes with reference to the Victoria and Albert Museum s important collection of design drawings. Leading experts, including senior museum curators, auction house specialists, and independent scholars, explore the ways in which different...
Examining the art of the gold box in 18th- and 19th-century Europe, this work gives voice to distinguished international scholars to explore the contr...
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cena:
536,92 |
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Eddy Hulbert, Silversmith: Artistry in Dryhead Country, Montana
ISBN: 9780764347269 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Eddy Hulbert (1898-1960) was an accomplished, self-taught blacksmith and silversmith whose output is highly sought after by today's collector of Western antiquaria. Known for his spurs, bits, belt buckles, and jewellery, his style is distinctive and bold, and his designs unique. Much of Hulbert's work was commissioned by local ranchers and families in the Dryhead, Montana area, where he made his home and left an indelible mark on silverwork from this interesting part of the country. In four chapters, Hulbert's work has been grouped according to the items that he designed, fashioned, and...
Eddy Hulbert (1898-1960) was an accomplished, self-taught blacksmith and silversmith whose output is highly sought after by today's collector of Weste...
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cena:
189,15 |