Explore the art of creating something beautiful out of stones and metal with any of the books listed below. Dover has books on everything from medieval weaponry to decorative ironwork, precious stones and more.
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Recommendations... 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.
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by Joan Evans
Superb sourcebook of rare ornamentation includes meticulously detailed narrative and 400 illustrations depicting priceless brooches, necklaces, clasps, gold padlock, reliquary pendants, much more.
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 305 Authentic Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs
by Maurice Dufrène
Over 300 spectacular pendants, combs, buckles, rings, bracelets, brooches, umbrella handles, penknives, buttons, clasps, and scissors in detailed photographs reprinted from rare, turn-of-the-century folios.
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by Franco Deboni
Meticulous reproduction of rare portfolio (1925-30) contains over 700 dazzling designs and motifs for buckles, clips, belts, mirrors, pendants, cigarette cases, rings, chains, necklaces, watchbands, brooches, studs, and charms.
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Products in Metalwork, Jewelry, Precious Stones | | | | 305 Authentic Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs
by Maurice Dufrène
Over 300 spectacular pendants, combs, buckles, rings, bracelets, brooches, umbrella handles, penknives, buttons, clasps, and scissors in detailed photographs reprinted from rare, turn-of-the-century folios.
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by Theodore Menten
Extensive documentation of Art Nouveau ironwork features 137 royalty-free photographs depicting European gates, railings, balconies, doorways, staircases, grilles, lampposts, and other architectural features. Captions identify buildings, locations, architects, and designers.
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by Franco Deboni
Meticulous reproduction of rare portfolio (1925-30) contains over 700 dazzling designs and motifs for buckles, clips, belts, mirrors, pendants, cigarette cases, rings, chains, necklaces, watchbands, brooches, studs, and charms.
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|  | The Book of Diamonds
by Joan Y. Dickinson
Engrossing, profusely illustrated guide covers complete history and lore of diamonds — from early discoveries to the development of major mining companies. Photos of famous jewels.
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|  | The Book of the Pearl: Its History, Art, Science and Industry
by George Frederick Kunz, Charles Hugh Stevenson
Monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two authorities covers origin, history, structure, form; pearl fisheries worldwide; pearl-culture, pearl-farming; mystical, medicinal properties; famous collections; more. Over 180 black-and-white illustrations.
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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.
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by Louis Blanc
Over 1,500 attractive black-and-white illustrations — drawn from balconies, gates, grilles, stair railings, and elsewhere — incorporate floral and foliate designs, human and animal figures, musical motifs, heraldic crests, mythological figures, geometrics, more.
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| |  | Decorative Ironwork Designs CD-ROM and Book
by Dover
Multitude of designs selected from rare 19th- and early-20th-century periodicals depict motifs for gates, railings, finials, window grilles, signs, bedsteads, marquees, knockers, tables, and other ironwork elements. 257 black-and-white illustrations.
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by Raymond Subes
From elegant staircase balustrades and balcony railings to handsome elevator cages and lighting fixtures, this dazzling collection of 122 rare photographs encompasses an amazing range of Art Deco ironwork designs.
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|  | A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor: in All Countries and in All Times
by George Cameron Stone
Indispensable resource employs alphabetized, easy-to-use format. Arquebuses, flintlocks, and other antique guns appear here, along with German armor, Roman short swords, Turkish crossbows, much more. Over 4,500 individual photos and drawings, 875 detailed figures.
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| | A History of Jewellery, 1100-1870
by Joan Evans
Superb sourcebook of rare ornamentation includes meticulously detailed narrative and 400 illustrations depicting priceless brooches, necklaces, clasps, gold padlock, reliquary pendants, much more.
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by New England Jeweler
Rare catalog features abundant illustrations of late-19th-century taste in diamonds, watches, and all manner of rings, lockets, and charms, scarf and stick pins, earrings, bracelets, and scores of other baubles. Over 2,200 engravings.
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| |  | Masterpieces of Italian Decorative Ironwork
by Augusto Pedrini
Five centuries of superb ironwork designs by Italian masters encompass both simple and elaborate ornamentation for doors, windows, gates, balconies, stairs, and other architectural features. 172 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  | The Metalworker's Art: A Pictorial Celebration
by Boston Architectural Club
A broad survey, this acclaimed monograph displays 115 ornamental designs — Greek coins, the gateway to a Scottish castle, a balcony at the Louvre, plus lamps, door knockers, stair railings, and more.
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|  | A Museum of Early American Tools
by Eric Sloane
Describes scores of tools and the wooden and metal artifacts made with them. Covers farm and kitchen implements, as well as the tools of curriers, blacksmiths, and other craftsmen. 184 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  | Oriental Armour
by H. Russell Robinson
Detailed, scholarly study, enhanced with over 400 illustrations, surveys defensive armor of Persia, Turkey, India, China, Ceylon, the Philippines, Korea, Tibet, and other regions. Splendid overview brings together much previously inaccessible material.
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