Chicago Metalsmiths 1804-1970 Makers Marks - Jarvie Marshall Field Kalo.../ Book

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A collector’s item in itself, this early out-of-print book provides a comprehensive survey of antique metalware [metal ware] produced in Chicago from 1804-1890. Over 150 items are pictured in black-and-white and described in-depth in this scholarly presentation.
CHICAGO METALSMITHS – An Illustrated History
by Sharon Darling, Chicago Historical Society, IL, 1977.
The profuse black-and-white photographs, in-depth descriptions, and rich narrative combine to make this text an invaluable reference. The book covers the works of such designers and makers as George Elmslie, Robert Jarvie, the Marshall Field & Company Craft Shop, the Kalo Shop, Hoard & Hoes, Matson & Hoes, Carence Crafters, Frances M Glessner, Matthias Wm. Hanck, Edward Breese, Walter Mulholland, The Cellini Shop, LeBolt & Company, and many others. Items includes those made in copper, sterling, silver washed metal, coin silver, bronze, brass and more. An Addendum provides biographical sketches of other makers and shops from 1844-1970. Pictures include examples of work done by Chicago metal smiths, their marks, and biography or history of the person or firm who created Chicago metalware.
8.8” x 8.8” silver-imprinted hardback in very good condition. 141 pages.
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