DOC Metalwork and Enamelling by Herbert Maryon in Arts-Photography

Description

All those concerned with goldsmithing; silversmithing; rare metal objects; or metal scientific instruments; or their repair or restoration will be delighted to find this bible of their craft available again in a new edition. And those interested in such work as one of the most rewarding of all avocational arts can hardly find a better guide. For this is the professionals handbook mdash; the standard text on the subject.The author; who; among his other achievements; was responsible for reconstruction work on the Sutton Hoo treasure in the British Museum (and was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his work); treats every aspect of the craft in detail; from basic tools to casting and enameling in separate sections. After discussing materials and tools; he provides a treatment of soldering in rare metals that is more extensive; more thorough; and richer in practical advice than can be found elsewhere. He continues into filigree work; the setting of stones; raising and shaping; spinning; repousseacute; work; wire twisting; hinges and joints; inlaying and overlaying; niello; alloys and stratified fabrics; enameling (including cloisonneacute;; plique-agrave;-jour; champleveacute;; bassetaille; encrusted and painted enamels); metal casting; construction; setting out; polishing and coloring; design; and assaying and hallmarking. Wherever possible; he analyzes examples of fine craftsmanship; ancient and modern; to illustrate practical aspects of the process he is explaining. Helpful hints are included on shop set-up and safety. The vastness of the authors experience in the actual work; with his authoritative knowledge of the entire field; ensures that readers of Metalwork and Enamelling are being advised and guided by a renowned expert.Over 300 figures and photographs amplify the discussion of tools; materials; and construction. Tables and standards useful to the craftsman (melting points and weights of metals; for example) are included. Notes to the photographic plates describe the objects in detail mdash; magnificent examples of craftsmanship throughout the ages. Both complete and concise; this book belongs close to every rare metals workshop; laboratory; museum shop; and craft center.