A SILVERSMITH'S MANUAL. Treating of the designing and making of the simpler pieces of domestic silverware

Cuzner, Bernard. Additional chapter by Anthony Elson

ISBN 10: 0719800625 / ISBN 13: 9780719800627

Published by N.A.G. Press, London, 2003

About this Item

Reprint of 1935 edition, 2003. A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo., 212 pp., bound in publishers black cloth with illustrated dust jacket. Minor signs of shelf wear only, text appears unmarked. Dust jacket now protected in mylar sleeve.

Seller Inventory # 34884

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A SILVERSMITH'S MANUAL. Treating of the designing and making of the simpler pieces of domestic silverware
• Publisher: N.A.G. Press, London
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0719800625
• ISBN 13: 9780719800627
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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About this title

Synopsis

First published over 70 years ago and reprinted many times over the years, this practical book is of interest to everyone who is connected with silver in any way. It explains the basic processes which are used by all silversmiths, whether they be individual craftsmen or mass-producers. Design is treated indirectly, so that the student or apprentice, who is following the lessons in the book, will begin to understand the principles and problems of good design as he or she progresses. This important textbook, packed with many modern designs of numerous styles for all types of domestic silverware, should be beside every amateur and student silversmith at work.

About the Author

Bernard Cuzner was one of the leading silversmiths of his generation. Born in 1877, he learnt his trade in Birmingham and was designing for Liberty's by around 1900. He was he was appointed head of the Metalwork Department at the Birmingham School of Art in 1910 and continued to work as a silversmith until his death in 1956.