The Cape Copper-Smith

Language: English

Published by (Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum, 1982) 0620042575, 1981

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Title continues: 'A survey of the copper-smiths who worked at the Cape of Good Hope from 1662 onwards with particular reference to the materials, tools and techniques they employed.' 4to; original brown boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; decorative endpapers; pp. 160, incl. index; numerous photographs, including colour. Dustwrapper ever so slightly rubbed; occasional fox spot. Very good condition. "The Cape Copper-smith provides information on those craftsmen who made the gleaming copper and brass utensils which formed such an essential part of the early Cape housewife's kitchen: the tart pans, coffee-pots, kettles, skimmers, chamber-sticks and many other articles which have to-day become valued collectors' pieces. The materials, tools and techniques of the old Cape copper-smiths are described in detail, and illustrated with more than 180 photographs including many of the various types of copper and brass objects made at the Cape since the 17th century.".

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Title
The Cape Copper-Smith
Author
Le Roux, Marius
Publisher
(Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum, 1982) 0620042575
Publication year
1981
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0620042575
ISBN 13
9780620042574
Illustrator
Illus

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Christison Rare Books operates as a mail order business, based in Port Elizabeth. Whereas we stock thousands of books on a wide variety of subjects, our focus has always been on SE Africa - its peoples, wildlife and history. The sole proprietor is Lindsay Christison. Although we do not run an open book shop, prospective customers who would like to examine items described in our on-line list of stock are welcome to make an appointment.

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