Early american wrought iron book

Careful forging combined with hand filing, fitting, and finishing are. Many of these snakes were used as a symbol of protection in the colonial home. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs beautiful cast iron book press press flowers, impress your friends or smash something you are madat wonderful decorative piece. Celebrates the art of the colonial blacksmith by examining the characteristics and design of wrought iron door hardware. Colonial wrought iron is a photographic survey of early wrought iron work in. Sonns early american wrought iron now, alas, out of print, and wondered how some of the original colonial american objects may have appeared, this book. Many objects were made of a combination of wrought iron and the more expensive steel. Sonn 1988, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.

Readers with an interest in early american wrought iron can be grateful that. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Get the best deals on antique school desk when you shop the largest online selection at. Early american wrought iron, 3 volumes in 1 by sonn, albert h bonanza, 1988. Colonial wrought iron is a photographic survey of early wrought iron work in america with 506 photographs from the sorber collection. Compare cheapest textbook prices for early american wrought iron, 3 volumes in 1, albert h. The howard roth collection of early american iron issuu. Wrought iron is an iron alloy with a very low carbon less than 0. For anyone who has perused the drawings in albert h. The hardcover of the early american wrought iron by albert h. Celebrates the art of the colonial blacksmith by examining the characteristics and design of wrought iron door hardware, balconies and braces, railings, gates, grilles, weathervanes, wall anchors, fireplace accessories, and household equipment. It covers late 17th century, 18th century and early 19th century examples. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

Early american founders of iron, in fact, were highly instrumental in the assertion of the countrys national independence. Use to hang coats or robes, hang home decor items or just about anything. Primitive early american blacksmith hand forged wrought iron. Colonial wrought iron is a book ive wanted forever, and was generously gifted to me by a blacksmithing friend ive never met in person. Rare18th century colonial american wrought iron toast rack. Jul 15, 2011 early american wrought iron three volumes in one albert h sonn 0970766467 733 pages this is a reference work documenting early american wrought iron items. The village smithy is almost extinct except as a fifth grade recitation requirement. Early american wrought iron three volumes in one book. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Shop magazine racks and stands and other antique and vintage collectibles from the worlds best furniture dealers. Authority on early american wrought iron and author of book on subject.

Antique and vintage magazine racks and stands 1,298 for. I welcome custom work and i will provide estimates and delivery times upon request. Kauffman with blackandwhite photographs throughout the book. This offering is a copy of early american ironware, cast and wrought the crafts of the blacksmith, whitesmith, tinsmith, farrier, cutler, locksmith, gunsmith and others written by henry j. Sonn is the author of early american wrought iron 5. It is a giant essential resource for both blacksmiths and architects. Early american wrought iron three volumes in one sonn, albert h. In america, as early as the eighteen forties, and later in britain, cast iron was. The blacksmiths craft this book, first published in 1952, aimed to meet the needs of craftsmen, technical. Here is an accurate and representative record of the colonial blacksmith and his work.

A giant essential resource for both blacksmiths and architects. Early american wrought iron, 3 volumes in 1 slugbooks. While earlyamerican hardware was fairly consistent in its coloration black, european pieces had a much broader range of finishes. Our guess is that howard would have wanted to dedicate that book and now. The howard roth collection of early american iron skinner. Early american wrought iron book blacksmiths depot. Jul 20, 2018 written as a volume in nelsons collector books series. Inspired by primitive early american works by the original colonists. A concise history of early american period furniture. Early american wrought iron is a celebration of the village blacksmith revealing the master craftsman in all his glory, his technical skills, and artistry, and illuminating his crucial role in the development of american culture. I have had a truly enjoyable time creating this new cabinet hardware and i hope these unusual hinges will allow you new design flexibility, and. Maguire iron therefore offers its wares in a variety of colors and metals. The history of blacksmithing, early american blacksmiths, wrought iron door hardware knockers and knocker latches, wrought iron door latchesthumb latches of all types and the development of bars and lifts, door locks, early american wrought iron hinges of all types, hasps, bolts, and doors. In this book you will find the commonplace and the ornate but they all reflect the.

Antique and vintage magazine racks and stands 1,298 for sale at 1stdibs. The colonial period in america was centered around the blacksmith who was the maker and creator of these items. Howard roth rarely let a great piece of american iron get away, resulting in the finest and most comprehensive collection of early new england hearth equipment. Sonns early american wrought iron now, alas, out of print, and wondered how some of the original colonial american objects may have appeared, this book will be of great use.

Side view of flat thumb press below shows the slightly curvedt. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Catalog live auction the forke collection of early. For sale north bayshore antiques antique wrought iron snake. A guide and catalog to early american wrought iron, profusely illustrated with drawings, also tipped in is a general information sheet and although dated a price list. Feb 01, 2019 theyre made of malleable iron, and all based on historic patterns. Sonn blue moon this is a wonderful old classic which has been out of print for years. Order your copy of what has been called the bible of colonial hardware. The others are all books ive seen recommended, or that i stumbled across references to. This is a catalog of wrought iron objects made by the author and offered for sale at the time this catalog was printed. All of the hardware and utensils shown in this brochure are hand forged and hand finished. Early american wrought iron, three volumes in one by albert h. Not a replacement for sonns early american wrought iron.

Has anyone read the book american iron 16071900 by robert b. Early american wrought iron 1928 edition open library. Kauffman a teacher, an authority, and a longstanding. Early american wrought iron, 3 volumes in 1 sonn, albert h.

Over the last couple months, ive been blessed to add some really good books to my reference library. Antique suffolk thumb latch in wrought iron circa 1800, documented as a known connecticutt style in the albert sonn early american wrought iron book. Early american wrought iron up to 1850 early american door hardware volume 2. Early american wrought iron three volumes in one albert h sonn 0970766467 733 pages this is a reference work documenting early american wrought iron items. More information about this seller contact this seller 2.

With his enthusiasm for the material, perseverance, and competitive spirit, howard rarely let a great piece of american iron get away. Here is the complete story, told in the straightforward, succinct words of an authority who has spent a lifetime studying, teaching about, fabricating, and collecting early american metalware. It is a massive book of over 750 pages and 3000 drawings. The other new designs i discovered while doing additional research on 18th century iron works, including the classic and absolutely wonderful book early american wrought iron by albert sonn. Well executed handle measures 10 34 high overall x 2 14 at widest hand grasp is 4 inside and has 1 34 wide flat front. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Stray facts and fancies about iron and ironworkers early american hinges. My favorite book to hand over to customers to figure out what they want for hardware yes im a blacksmith as there is so much diversity it makes it nearly. Wholesale early american wrought iron at low prices. Starts with the history of ironwork in america through 1850 and includes reference to such classics as moxons 1703 mechanick excersises or the doctrine of handyworks. Early american wrought iron, 3 volumes in 1 hardcover december 12, 1988 by albert h.

In the early 19th century some rifle barrels were made of cast steel but most were wrought iron until after the bessemer process made uniform, highquality steel much cheaper in the mid19th century. Encyclopedia of ironwork, there seems to be almost no literature on this colonial craft, the very decorative objects it produced which have become increasingly fashionable collectors items, or the artisans. Iron and steel in colonial america flintriflesmith. Today most of these antique wrought iron snakes are found only in virginia and north carolina.