Invaluable source of information for art historians, craftspeople, dealers, collectors, and preservationists includes hundreds of finely detailed illustrations of garden seats, candelabras, moldings, gates, balcony grilles, vases, crosses, funerary ornaments and monuments, finials, doorknobs and many other ornamental features. A rich source of inspiration and royalty-free graphics, as well, for commercial artists and designers.
Decorative Antique Ironwork by Henry R. d’Allemagne Drawn from a rare 1924 source by a noted scholar, over 4,500 outstanding examples of antique ironwork run the gamut from door knockers and grilles to jewelry and religious symbols.
Decorative Ironwork of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance by J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck Over 400 magnificent designs, from 12th–17th centuries, depict beautifully detailed hinges, door knockers, candlestands, grilles, gates, locks, chests, screens, other architectural and ornamental elements.
Ornamental Ironwork: Over 670 Illustrations by A. Durenne Finely detailed decorative ironwork designs for balconies, gates, window grilles, staircases, doorways, and other architectural features provide royalty-free material for graphic artists, designers, and craftworkers.
Traditional Ironwork Designs by Josef Feller An exceptional collection of outstanding examples of German ironwork. More than 270 illustrations depict a wide range of Düsseldorf ironwork, with finely rendered examples ranging from elaborate castle gates to ornate weather vanes.
1500 Decorative Ornaments CD-ROM and Book by Dover Hundreds of attractive black-and-white designs from all periods and styles — from Renaissance and Baroque to Art Deco and Geometric. Miniature flowers and leaves, everyday objects, holiday, and other decorative elements.
Blacksmithing Projects by Percy W. Blandford 24 projects for novices and experts include door latches, garden tools, tables, fences, weather vanes, and more. Includes lists of materials, step-by-step instructions, and suggestions for variations. 80 illustrations.
