[Ironware]. Kauffman, Henry J.

Early American Ironware; Cast and Wrought; The crafts of the blacksmith, whitesmith, tinsmith, farrier, cutler, locksmith. gunsmith, and others

New York: Weathervane Books, 1966. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo, pp. 166, indexed. From DJ: "Kauffman presents a thoroughly documented historical panorama,depicting vividly the growing importance of ironware in the lives of our ancestors. He describes not only what was made but also how it was made, delving into all of the crafts concerned. Illustrated with more than two hundred b/w plates garnered from the archives of museums and private collections, or photographed independently by the author." Very Good in Good DJ. Item #15339
ISBN: 0517229013

A very good study by a well known expert. Uncommon title.

Price: $30.00