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ENGLISH IRONWORK
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The art of ironwork in England had lain practically dormant for nearly 200 years, until the late 17th-century accession of William and Mary to the throne. An extraordinary renaissance ensued, continuing to the mid-18th century, and the achievements of this brief era constitute one of the most brilliant phases in the history of English craftsmanship. This volume was the first to focus on this glorious period and the works of the highly skilled native craftsmen behind it.
Enhancing the author’s detailed, well-researched history and analysis of the finest English ironwork ever created, over 230 black-and-white photographs and illustrations depict gates, forecourt screens, railings, balustrades, balconies, stair ramps, grilles, lampholders, brackets, vanes, and other ironwork from great houses, castles, colleges, and inns throughout England. Featured items include outstanding examples of ironwork from Trinity College, Cambridge; Hampton Court; Chesterfield House; 10 Downing Street; Lambeth Palace; Berkeley Square; and scores of other sites.
Wonderfully informative and beautifully illustrated, this volume will delight any lover of antique ironwork or the decorative arts. In addition, the illustrations are copyright-free, making them an ideal source of ready-to-use decorative art, as well as a wellspring of creative inspiration.
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