Title continues: 'A survey of the copper-smiths who worked at the Cape of Good Hope from 1662 onwards with particular reference to the materials, tools and techniques they employed.' 4to; original brown boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; decorative endpapers; pp. 160, incl. index; numerous photographs, including colour. Dustwrapper ever so slightly rubbed; occasional fox spot. Very good condition. "The Cape Copper-smith provides information on those craftsmen who made the gleaming copper and brass utensils which formed such an essential part of the early Cape housewife's kitchen: the tart pans, coffee-pots, kettles, skimmers, chamber-sticks and many other articles which have to-day become valued collectors' pieces. The materials, tools and techniques of the old Cape copper-smiths are described in detail, and illustrated with more than 180 photographs including many of the various types of copper and brass objects made at the Cape since the 17th century.".

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Title: The Cape Copper-Smith
Publisher: (Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum, 1982) 0620042575
Publication Date: 1981
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0620042575
ISBN 13: 9780620042574
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Illus
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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