Birmingham Brass Candlesticks by Jean M. Burks - 1987

19.951987 new maroon hardcover w photo DJ is still in plastic wrap.Contains Eighteenth-century English brass candlesticks that were widely used to illuminate British and American homes of the period, represent one of the most important groups of domestic objects. Jean Burks firmly establishes that the seven firms known to have marked their candlesticks were all located in Birmingham, England.

Univ of Virginia Pr, 1987. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Charlottesville, VA: The University Press of Virginia, 1986. 1st. Hardcover. New/New. 11.3x8.8x0.6in. Little has previously been written about eighteenth-century English brass candlesticks which, widely used to illuminate British and American homes of the period, represent one of the most important groups of domestic objects. Jean Burks firmly establishes that the seven firms known to have marked their candlesticks were all located in Birmingham, England. The history and working dates of the firms are discussed, and some 140 surviving marked examples are analyzed and classified in terms of base types and candle-ejection mechanisms. The appendixes include annotated listings of sixty additional eighteenth-century Birmingham candlestick makers working in various media. Illustrated with 121 black and white photographs and drawings. 128pp 1.81lb 11.3x8.8x0.6in

Univ of Virginia Pr. Fine. 1987. Hardcover. 0813911222 . Fine copy in fine dj.; 11.1 X 8.5 X 0.6 inches; 160 pages .

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Univ of Virginia Pr, 1987-02-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!