English Decorative Ironwork from Contemporary Source Books, 1610-1836

John Harris

Published by Alec Tiranti, London, 1960

About this Item

A beautiful collection of plates showcasing English decorative ironwork by the notable curator and architectural historian John Harris. The first edition of this uncommonly seen work in the publisher's original cloth binding. A lovely collection of plates displaying diagrams of intricate English decorative ironwork from 1610 to 1836, reproduced from a variety of sources, including: 'A new Booke of Drawings' by John Tijou (1693), 'A new Book of Iron Work' by J. Jores (1756), 'The Smith's Right Hand' by W. & J. Welldon (1765), 'Ornamental Iron Work' by I. & J. Taylor (c1795), and 'A Book of Designs' by J. Bottomley (1793). John Frederick Harris (1931-2022) was an English curator, historian of architecture, gardens and architectural drawings, and also a prolific author. He provides an introduction and notes to the plates. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, with two faint marks to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 882M9

Bibliographic Details

Title: English Decorative Ironwork from ...

Publisher: Alec Tiranti, London

Publication Date: 1960

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: John Tijuo; J. Jores; W. & J. Welldon; I. & J. Taylor; J. Bottomley

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book