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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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 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 folio.
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| |  Authentic Art Deco Jewelry Designs
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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 Art Deco Decorative Ironwork
by Henri Clouzot
320 dazzling examples of architectural ornamentation by internationally renowned designers: grilles, gates, lamps, balustrades, chandeliers, fireplace screens, mirrors, and more. A visual feast for artists, craftspeople, and Art Deco fans.
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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 folio.
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|  | American Silver
by John Marshall Phillips
Fascinating history of American silversmithing, 1607–1900, is also a practical guide to identifying the finest American silverwork. Seventy illustrations show finest work by Hurd, Dummer, van Dyck, Winslow, Coney, Paul Revere, and others.
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| | | Art Deco Decorative Ironwork
by Henri Clouzot
320 dazzling examples of architectural ornamentation by internationally renowned designers: grilles, gates, lamps, balustrades, chandeliers, fireplace screens, mirrors, and more. A visual feast for artists, craftspeople, and Art Deco fans.
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|  | Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork
by Henri Martinie
Nearly 200 beautiful examples of wrought iron gates, screens, balustrades and other architectural adornments.
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|  | Art Nouveau Decorative Ironwork
by Theodore Menten
This classic work explores the full range of Art Nouveau ironwork. It includes 137 photographic illustrations of railings, gates, balconies, doorways, staircases, and much more.
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|  | Art Nouveau Fantasy Animal Jewelry Designs
by B. Krieger
Over 600 bizarre designs of birdlike creatures, strange aquatic animals, peculiar insects, winged snakes, and other fantastic fauna for royalty-free use by designers and craftworkers.
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| | Authentic Art Deco Jewelry Designs
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 Curious Lore of Precious Stones
by George Frederick Kunz
Definitive study of the magical abilities of precious stones. Wide range of sources — Greek, Latin documents, medieval lapidaries, Eddas, Egyptian writings, Oriental books, the Bible. 65 plates, 8 in color.
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|  | 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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|  | Decorative French Ironwork Designs
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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|  | 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.
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|  | French Art Deco Ironwork Designs
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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