Metalwork and Enamelling (Paperback)

by Herbert Maryon (Author)

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Best all-around book. Countless trade secrets. Author was foremost British expert. 367 illustrations.

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Product Details Paperback: 335 pages Publisher: Dover Publications; 5 edition (June 1, 1971) Language: English ISBN-10: 0486227022 ISBN-13: 978-0486227023 Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #762,588 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• The Colouring, Bronzing and Patination of Metals by Richard Hughes in Back Matter
• Elements of Archaeological Conservation by J.M. Cronyn in Back Matter
• Reference Services in the Humanities (Reference Librarian Series) by Judy Reynolds on page 11

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 22 of 23 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the price., July 27, 1998 By A Customer I have owned this book for 15 years and I think it is an excellent reference book for jewellers and metal smiths. It covers all types of metal work including gold and silversmithing, jewellery, stone setting and enamelling using traditional techniques. Written by Herbert Maryon O.B.E., who was one of London's best gold and silversmiths. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping the rest of them honest., November 2, 2004 By  Michael A. Porter "Mikey" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    The first two reviews are dead on target. However,there is another aspect to Marion's book. It gives a fine perspective for judging newer texts and would-be teachers. During a novice's jewelry class, students were offered a chance to take an advanced course, given by one of the instructor's friends. It would show us a "special method" of soldering fine gold grain work. An excellent method is plainly laid out on pages ten and eleven of Metalwork & Enamelling. These two pages saved me over four hundred dollars; a nice return on the book's price. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars the most stimulating text om metalwork, July 24, 2006 By  pennabilli - See all my reviews For the professional, amateur or hobbyist, Herbert Maryon's book remains one of the most important books in its field. Originally published in 1912, this book was written at an important time in our history. It is a text of twentieth century knowledge and understanding encompassing over 3000 years of metalworking processes. It picks up where the master Italian goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini leaves off in his Treatises, and yet it is the last thorough publication that predates the advent of the modern electric power tool. The importance of this is multifold. First it brings every process down to the directness of basic hand tools. It is the jeweler making every mark and every cut through the simplicity of the basic tools that have been used for centuries. Processes are not obscured through expensive specialized equipment that are limited in their application. The same is true of the materials themselves. Sheet and wire that are readily made by the jeweler are the basis for all forms of fabrication. Hinges for example start with sheet metal and do not rely on the limitations of commercially produced products, thus freeing one financially and aesthetically.Thirdly, the use of basic hand tools expands the realm of the small studio. A simple burin, scraper and burnisher can accomplish many of the same tasks that match hundreds of dollars worth of specialized tools while performing a greater range of uses. Many of these tools can also be made by the jeweler or adapted to their own personal applications. Herbert Maryon was a master metalsmith himself. His expertise is evident throughout the book. While no one book can cover everything, this book provides a foundation to develop any number of approaches. His sample of seventy-two kinds of twisted wire is one example of taking a basic technique and turning it into a full scope of possibilities of the highest caliber. From fabrication to casting, stone setting to enamel this book provides a wealth of information and insight. (Review by Robert Jackson, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia USA)		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A classic of metalwork This title first appeared in 1912, nearly 100 years ago at this writing. Despite its age, this remains a useful and inspiring manual for today's jewelers and silversmiths. Read more Published 4 months ago by wiredweird 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Instructional Book I'm writing this review because I believe this book deserves another good review. My personal interest is working all sorts of metals. Read more Published on June 7, 2004 by Mark A. Kingston Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 335 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; 5 edition (June 1, 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486227022
• ISBN-13: 978-0486227023
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #762,588 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the price., July 27, 1998

By A Customer

I have owned this book for 15 years and I think it is an excellent reference book for jewellers and metal smiths. It covers all types of metal work including gold and silversmithing, jewellery, stone setting and enamelling using traditional techniques. Written by Herbert Maryon O.B.E., who was one of London's best gold and silversmiths.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping the rest of them honest., November 2, 2004

By	Michael A. Porter "Mikey" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The first two reviews are dead on target. However,there is another aspect to Marion's book. It gives a fine perspective for judging newer texts and would-be teachers. During a novice's jewelry class, students were offered a chance to take an advanced course, given by one of the instructor's friends. It would show us a "special method" of soldering fine gold grain work. An excellent method is plainly laid out on pages ten and eleven of Metalwork & Enamelling. These two pages saved me over four hundred dollars; a nice return on the book's price.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the most stimulating text om metalwork, July 24, 2006

By	pennabilli - See all my reviews

For the professional, amateur or hobbyist, Herbert Maryon's book remains one of the most important books in its field. Originally published in 1912, this book was written at an important time in our history. It is a text of twentieth century knowledge and understanding encompassing over 3000 years of metalworking processes. It picks up where the master Italian goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini leaves off in his Treatises, and yet it is the last thorough publication that predates the advent of the modern electric power tool.
The importance of this is multifold. First it brings every process down to the directness of basic hand tools. It is the jeweler making every mark and every cut through the simplicity of the basic tools that have been used for centuries. Processes are not obscured through expensive specialized equipment that are limited in their application.
The same is true of the materials themselves. Sheet and wire that are readily made by the jeweler are the basis for all forms of fabrication. Hinges for example start with sheet metal and do not rely on the limitations of commercially produced products, thus freeing one financially and aesthetically.Thirdly, the use of basic hand tools expands the realm of the small studio. A simple burin, scraper and burnisher can accomplish many of the same tasks that match hundreds of dollars worth of specialized tools while performing a greater range of uses. Many of these tools can also be made by the jeweler or adapted to their own personal applications.
Herbert Maryon was a master metalsmith himself. His expertise is evident throughout the book. While no one book can cover everything, this book provides a foundation to develop any number of approaches. His sample of seventy-two kinds of twisted wire is one example of taking a basic technique and turning it into a full scope of possibilities of the highest caliber. From fabrication to casting, stone setting to enamel this book provides a wealth of information and insight.
(Review by Robert Jackson, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia USA)