Antique Iron - Survey of American and English Forms, fiteenth through nineteenth centuries

Synopsis:

Pictorial review of thousands of antique forged and cast items.

Table of contents:

Introduction
1. Chapter 1 - Architectural hardware...page 35
bolts, boot scraper, bracket,, doors, escutcheon, hasp, hinges, hinges for pintles, pintle, hook, key, doorknocker, latch, lock, numeral, pump, railing and balcony, shutter fastener, window, yoke.
2. Chapter 2 - Armament...page 103
bullet mold, cannon, helmet, knife, sword, tomahawk
3. Chapter 3 - Boxes...page 109
4. Chapter 4 - Conestoga Wagon...page 115
5. Chapter 5 - Decorated tin...page 121
6. Chapter 6 - Fireplace Equipment...page 125
andiron, clock jack, fireback, fire blower, fire screen, fender, grate, jamb hook, tool, tong
7. Chapter 7 - Fire Marks...page 163
8. Chapter 8 - Furniture...page 171
bird cage
9. Chapter 9 - Garden Ornaments
fence, gate, grave ornaments, hitching post, urn
10. Chapter 10 - Kitchen utensils...page 201
cask, colander, cookie cutter, crane, cleaver, cutter, funnel, goffering iron, griddle, kettle, kettle tilter, measure, meat hook, mold, mop holder, mortar, oven, pail, pan, pie crimper, pitcher, porringer, pot, pot holder, pressing iron, pressing iron trivet, skewer holder, spice sifter, sugar cutter, toaster, trammel, triangle, trivet, utensils, waffle irons
11. Chapter 11 - Lighting...page 245
candle molds, candlestands, rush light and candle holder, candlestick, chamberstick, chandelier, crusie lamp, betty lamp, lantern, sconce, snuffer, street lighting, taper jack, tinder box
12. Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous...page 289
animal, decoy, door stop, boot jack, coaching horn, commission pennant, flask, hat box, looking glass, miniature, pipe, shop sign, brazier, foot warmer, spur, watch holder
13. Chapter 13 - Stoves...page 297
14. Chapter 14 - Tools...page 309
15. Chapter 15 - Toys...page 331
16. Chapter 16 - Weathervanes...page 337
Bibliography
Index

Review:

*This book is in the ABBA library*

WHAT A GREAT PICTURE BOOK!

This is a phenomenal collection of photographs of antique iron implements. Great hardware and utensil stuff. Pages and pages of certain items, lke andirons, provide study in different styles for different purposes.

Occasional sections are heavier in cast items than in forged items, and bladesmiths will be disappointed, but traditional crafters will find this book a wealth of good pics and design ideas. If you're excited by looking at fifty *different* flesh forks to help you visualize possibilities, this is something you need to check out.

There is an introduction (26 pages) at the front on historical methods, but the real strength of this book is the photographs. You must borrow this book.