ice 5_s._
The object of this book is to furnish students with a concise account of
Historic Ornament, in which the rise of each style is noted, and its
characteristic features illustrated. It contains upwards of 400 subjects
drawn by the author, and includes examples of Architectural Detail and
Plastic Ornament, Pottery, Textile Fabrics, Glass, Metal-work, Mosaic,
Painted Faience, &c., &c. of various countries.
A MANUAL OF PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION IN THE ART OF BRASS REPOUSSE FOR
AMATEURS. By GAWTHORP (Art Metal Worker to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales).
Second and enlarged Edition. With 32 Illustrations, many from
photographs of executed designs. Crown 8vo, in wrapper. Price 1_s._ net.
OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS. By F. J. BRITTEN, Secretary of
the Horological Institute. Being an Account of the History of Clocks and
Watches, their Mechanism and Ornamentation, to which is appended a List
of 8,000 Old Makers, with descriptive Notes. Containing over 400
Illustrations, many reproduced from photographs, of choice and curious
examples, of Clocks and Watches of the past in England and abroad,
including the finely-ornamented Bracket Clocks of the XVIIth Century,
with their ingenious mechanism, and the tall and elegant cases of the
XVIIIth Century, also a selection of Portraits of the most renowned
Masters of the Clockmaker's Art. 512 pages. Demy 8vo, cloth, gilt. Price
10_s._ net.
KING RENE'S HONEYMOON CABINET. A Monograph. By _John P. Seddon_,
Architect. Illustrated by 10 photographic reproductions of the Cabinet,
and the Panels, painted by the late SIR E. BURNE JONES, _Dante Gabriel
Rossetti_, and _Ford Madox Brown_. With a chapter on the Hereditary
Earls of Anjou, by G. H. BIRCH, F.S.A. Large 8vo, cloth, price 5_s._
net.
This interesting little work has been issued by the author to make known
and commemorate some early designs by the celebrated artists. Very few
copies are printed for sale.
_A small remainder, just reduced in price._
ANIMALS IN ORNAMENT. By Professor G. STURM. Containing 30 large
collotype plates, printed in tint, of designs suitable for Friezes,
Panels, Borders, Wall-papers, Carving, and all kinds of Surface
Decoration, &c. Large folio in portfolio, price 18_s._ net (published L1
10_s._).
A new and useful series of clever designs, showing how animal forms may
be adapted to decorative purposes with good effect.
A HISTORY OF DESIGN IN PAINTED GLASS.--From the Earliest Times
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