For c 1200, Theophilus' On Divers Arts is even more relevant / appropriate
since it dates from the exact same period, and is also much more concerned
with artefact production and craft skills. However, he does offer rather
less on microstructures. For those, try David Scott's Metallography of
Ancient and Historic Metals.
Thilo
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Subject: Re: Medieval production of copper objects
Die Re Metalica comes to mind.
Thanks
Terry
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Maickel van Bellegem
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 10:55 AM
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Subject: Medieval production of copper objects
Dear all,
For work I am doing on a Limoges(?) ciborium, dating to c.1200 I am looking
for
literature about production of copper (possibly with enamel and gilding)
during
the Medieval period (from Spain to England). Especially hot forging has my
interest but any suggestions towards ore processing, metalware manufacture
techniques and subsequent metal microstructures are welcome.
Thank you, Maickel van Bellegem (metal conservator, The British Museum)
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