Deriving from the direct experience of a craftsman, the book surveys the many varied uses to which wrought iron can be put. It contains descriptions and illustrations of wrought-iron grilles, gates, banisters, balustrades and screens. Both their uses in general and details of special interest are presented. It is at once an instructive and a beautiful book, in which art and manual craft are united in most happy fashion” pp. 120 illusts #0219 (Prev. ownership mame