Herbert, Peter, & Nancy Schiffer

The antique ironware field is covered by this extensive selection of items. Included are architectural hardware, lighting devices, andirons and fireplace equipment, tools, toys, weathervanes, firemarks, kitchen utensils, fences and gates. Many items are in private collections, never before seen publicly, while others are form foremost museums. Concise descriptions of each item identify regional products from the United States and England, and they amplify or provide background for the groups.
A short history of manufacturing processes is presented.