Manufactories Of Sheffield

[RichardB]

Known as "Smith's Key", this is described in the introduction as "one of the most important documents of the history of the hand tool trade."

Certainly, the existence of this book provided an invaluable detailed inventory of what was produced in this great English centre of the hardware industry. This is a reprint of the 1816 edition with scores of superb engravings.

1975 reprint of 1816 book.

£14.50

3 days

[Stuart0742]

Known as "Smith's Key", this is described in the introduction as "one of the most important documents of the history of the hand tool trade."

Certainly, the existence of this book provided an invaluable detailed inventory of what was produced in this great English centre of the hardware industry. This is a reprint of the 1816 edition with scores of superb engravings.

1975 reprint of 1816 book.

£14.50

3 days

I'll prepare a space on the pile

[RichardB]

I'll prepare a space on the pile

You'll be getting the 1904-thing, got to wait until after my birthday though. A delicate item.

[RichardB]

I'll prepare a space on the pile

It's not evident that it gives peoples names - might be an interesting resource if it does.