Early American Metal Projects

From the In presenting a historical background to the projects in this book, I hope to renew a sense of pride in the accomplishments of our inventive forefathers and inspire an awareness in the timelessness of colonial design. Chapters and projects Unit 1: Colonial Wrought Iron, Colonial Design, Finishing, Organization of Projects; Unit 2: Candlelight ( Scoop Sconce, Wall Sconce, Strap Hinge Sconce, Masacksick Sconce, Ships’s Sconce); Unit 3: Firelight ( Firetools, Fireplace Crane, Andirons, Cast Hessian Andirons, Trivits); Unit 4: Muzzlelight ( Pistol, Naval Cannon, Fieldpiece); Unit 5: Forgelight ( Name Sign, Weather Vane, Outdoor Light, Casting, Cast Bell, Witch Mark Door Knocker, Federal Eagle Door Knocker); Unit 6: Yankee Tin ( Candle Mold, Candlemaking, Pierced Lantern, Tinkers Sconce, Wentworth Sconce, Scale, Drum Wastebasket); Unit 7: Lamplight ( Raleigh Chandelier, Wayside Chandelier, Friendship Lamp); Unit 8: Christmaslight ( Yule Centerpiece, Holly Wall Hang, Holiday Candle Hang).