Name/Title
Birmingham Brass CandlesticksEntry/Object ID
2005.003.0101Description
English brass candlesticks were widely used to illuminate British and American homes in the 18th century. This book establishes that the 7 firms known to have marked their candlesticks were all located in Birmingham, a city that had become the leading producer of English domestic brass and base metalwork by the mid-18th century. A useful reference for collectors, with detailed photos.
xiii, 128 p., ill., 29 cm.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation LibraryAcquisition
Accession
2005.003.Source or Donor
New Library Catalog Records (2005)Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Fine arts, Decorative arts; applied arts; decoration and ornament, Metalwork, Brass, Brass candlesticks--England--Birmingham--History--18th centuryBook Details
Author
Burks, Jean M., 1949-Publisher
University Press of VirginiaPlace Published
Location
Charlottesville, VADate Published
1986Call No.
NK7844 .B57 B87 1986ISBN
0-8139-1122-2LCCN
86-15715Location
Location
Building
NRH Research RoomCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Location
Building
NR Docent LibraryCategory
PermanentGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [123]-125) and index.
Status: ShelfCreated By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
May 4, 2005Updated By
kemmonsUpdate Date
April 11, 2013