Decorative Antique Ironwork (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork)

An excellent, very inspirational collection of images. Remarkably broad in scope, unlike many smaller collections which focus on a particular type of ironwork. The pieces are examples made by masters of filing, chiseling, chasing, forging, piercing, and engraving, with little cast work.Two small points, which do not detract from the book itself, are that the information given on the pieces is limited, and there is only one image per object. Smiths who want to recreate a particular item or type of item may have to look elsewhere for more detailed photos, but Decorative Antique Ironwork is the perfect starting point. Every smith with an interest in small, decorated yet practical ironwork should have this book.

This is a great referance book for making reproduction period work.The pictures are good and plentifulAll in all I am happy with it

exactly as advertised. in great shape.

A great book that I have been using for many years as a reference. Great plates metalworks all the way back to Rome. It's great that it's still so available!

This book is a total wasteI'm going to be sending it back for a refund.Just a bunch of pics of old stuff - most of it "cast".Un-inspirational - esp if you are looking forsmithing ideas !

Un buon testo che descrive la sola collezione -oggi pubblica, visibile a Rouen, nel museo Le Secq de Tournelles- di ferri battuti antichi.

The best book! 😍

Every blacksmith should have A copy of this amazing compendium of iron art

beau et bon livre, explications, motifs, rien a dire, un vrai plaisir de le parcourir, il m'a aussi de très bonne inspiration pour mon travail