This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to leadwork, and covers
a variety of different methods, applications, and items ranging from
decoration, to the construction of lead coffins. Clear, concise, and
profusely illustrated, this text will be of much value to those with an
interest in leadwork and the historical development of the practice. The
chapters of this book include: 'Of Material and Craftsmanship', 'An
Historical Sketch', 'Of Lead Coverings to Buildings', 'Of Leaded Spires
and Turrets', 'Of Domes', 'Of Roofs', 'Of Lead Coffins', 'Of Fonts', 'Of
Inscriptions', 'Of The Decoration of Lead', 'Of Lead Ornamentation', 'Of
Decorative Objects', etcetera. This volume was originally published in
1893, and is proudly republished now complete with a new introduction on
metalworking.