Author : Sir Ambrose Heal
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The London Furniture Makers by : Sir Ambrose Heal
Download or read book The London Furniture Makers written by Sir Ambrose Heal and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a record of 2500 cabinet-makers, upholsterers, carvers and gilders with their addresses and working dates illustrated by 165 reproductions of rare and little-known makers' trade-cards announcing their productions. These were used by the more reputable firms from about 1700 up till the early years of the 19th century. The book includes a chapter by R.W.Symonds, FSA on the problem of identification, illustrated by a number of outstanding pieces of furniture of the period, which have been authenticated by bills of account, marks and/or labels.