Schone Lampen Leuchter und Laternen
Heidelberg, Germany: Keysersche Verlagsbuchhandlung GmbH, 1962. Hardcover. Red cloth, gilt letters on spine & gilt decoration on front cover, aqua & color illus. dust jacket, 440 pp., 275 BW plates, 115 BW illus., 8 color plates. G (Label, bookplates, and few marks from previous art-library owner; dj has moderate wear with several tears that could be fixed; interior pages and plates are good.). Item #139826
Text is in German. Considers the lamps, lanterns and chandeliers of the past, using examples from museums from all over Europe: from the oil lamps of Greece and Egypt, to more modern fixtures of the 19th century. Features detailed text, a large section of illustrations, and appendices that offer information on gold and silversmiths, what to think about when making purchases or collecting similar items, and so forth. An interesting focus on something we probably take for granted.
Price: $32.00