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A whirlwind tour of everything silver since humanity started tinkering with metal leaves readers breathless yet sated for the moment, because an incredible volume of information is packed into a slim tome. Victoria and Albert Museum curator Glanville and colleagues conduct overviews of 10 different... Read more

Saddlemaker to the Stars : The Leather and Silver Art of Edward H. Bohlin
by James H. Nottage, et al

Autry Museum of Western Heritage
Hardcover - 224 pages
(January 1997)

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A reviewer, September 16, 1998
A rare masterpiece.
This magnificent book is beyond breathtaking and deserves far more than a 5-star rating. I saw many of these priceless silver saddles, spurs and other Edward Bohlin masterpieces in parades years ago. They're even more dazzling today. Gorgeous color photographs taken by Susan Einstein certainly do... Read more

The American Pewterer : His Techniques & His Products
by Henry J. Kauffman, Dorothy Briggs

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Astragal Press
Paperback
(August 1994)

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The Fine Tool Journal
An extensive introduction concerning the early history of colonial Americas pewter production along with the highlighting of both general and specialized tools associated with the pewtererUs workIfollowed by an excellent photojournalistic overview of pewter items. Read more

The Colonial Silversmith : His Techniques & His Products (The Henry Kauffman Collection)
by Henry J. Kauffman

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Astragal Press
Paperback
(April 1995)

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Blacksmith's Gazette
Anything by Kauffman is a treasure trove of information!IA detailed and informative treatment for all aspects of the silversmithUs trade, there is truly a wealth of information within the confines of a single cover. Read more

Practical Blacksmithing and Metalworking
by Percy W. Blandford

Tab Books
Paperback - 360 pages
2nd edition (August 1988)

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Ryan Lanham, January 13, 2000
General Introduction...Worth Owning
Percy Blandford writes on a lot of shop craft topics and has clearly thought about them a lot. He writes well. This is a general introduction to metalwork primarily from a smithing perspective...that is, carbon steel work. It touches on other areas but really isn't suitable to the beginning welder,... Read more

The Concise Guide to Military Timepieces
by Z. M. Wesolowski

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Crowood Pr Ltd
Hardcover - 192 pages
(February 2000)

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A reviewer, November 8, 2000
Well done reference book for Military Horologists.
Well done reference book for Military Horologists. It is the first illustrated guide devoted specifically to the highly collectable field of military watches and clocks. Covers deck watches, pocket, wrist and clocks. Current prices are provided (in Sterling) for timepieces covered. This book is... Read more

Wire in Design : Modern Wire Art & Mixed Media
by Barbara A. McGuire

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Krause Publications
Paperback - 128 pages
(April 2001)

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Book Description
Wire is hot. The craft has held fascination for many years, but has only come into the limelight as of late. Now anyone with an interest in wire’s rich past or the desire to explore this creative medium will find everything they need in this comprehensive volume! Besides giving an overview of how... Read more

How to Cast Small Metal and Rubber Parts
by William A. Cannon

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Tab Books
Paperback - 176 pages
2nd edition (February 1986)

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