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Title: European enamels
Year: 1906 (1900s)
Authors: Cunynghame, Henry H (Henry Hardinge), Sir, 1848-1935
Subjects: Enamel and enameling
Publisher: London : Methuen
Contributing Library: Getty Research Institute
Digitizing Sponsor: Getty Research Institute

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THE LATE BISHOP MANDELL CREIGHTON BY H. VON HF.RKOMER
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THE CHAMBERLAIN CASKET BY H. WILSON MODERN ENAMELS also invented some new processes for enamellingcopper vessels. Mr. Holliday, the well-known decorative artist,has conceived a new method of applying enamels.Copper bas-reliefs are formed out of a number ofpieces of copper. These are all enamelled separ-ately, and then, like a puzzle, fitted together andsecured with cement and nails. In this mannervery large pieces of work can be executed suitablefor churches and large rooms. The method un-doubtedly has a future before it, for no majolicacan rival the gorgeous colour that can be producedby the use of enamel upon metal. The work ofMr. Wilson is rather in the direction of goldsmithswork than of enamelling. But he has made use ofenamelling as an adjunct to the splendid casketwhich was recently presented to Mr. Chamberlainby members of the Constitutional Club. Enamelled jewellery is also made on a commer-cial scale in Birmingham. Many of the pieces arein excellent taste, and all are well a

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