Mulette, Thierry and Solange Brault-Lerch
Reference : 074110
(2001)
ISBN : 2850564710
Mulette, Thierry and Solange Brault-Lerch: L'Orfèvrerie des Ardennes: Deux Siècles de Vermeil et d'Argent. Exhibition: Charleville-Mézières, Musées de Charleville-Mézières, 2001. 194pp with 300 illustrations. Cloth. 29x25.5cms. The fruit of meticulous research, this book discusses the importance of the towns of Charleville, Mézières, Rethel and Sedan, as centres of production of both secular and ecclesiastical gold and silver during the 17th and 18th centuries. What few pieces remain are gathered here, with information on manufacturing techniques, marks and local guilds. Text in French.
The fruit of meticulous research, this book discusses the importance of the towns of Charleville, Mézières, Rethel and Sedan, as centres of production of both secular and ecclesiastical gold and silver during the 17th and 18th centuries. What few pieces remain are gathered here, with information on manufacturing techniques, marks and local guilds. Text in French