English Ironwork of the XVIIth and XVIIIth Centuries

This vintage book contains a historical account of English Ironwork, being a detailed analysis of seventeenth and eighteenth century English smithing with a particular focus on influential craftsmen. This profusely illustrated volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of ironwork, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Mediaeval Gates," "Renaissance Gates," "The Work of Jean Tijou, 1690-1710," "The School of Smiths after Tijou," "Robert Bakewell, 1707-30," "The Brothers Roberts, 1719-30," "William Edney, 1710-40," "The English School of Smiths," "The Work of Thomas Robinson, 1697-1720," et cetera.