Project Gutenberg 2013-01-05 Public domain in the USA. 404 Lethaby, W. R. (William Richard) 1857 1931 Lethaby, William Richard 02017010 Leadwork, Old and Ornamental and for the most part English Of material and craftsmanship -- An historical sketch -- Of lead coverings to buildings -- Of leaded spires and turrets -- Of domes -- Of roofs -- Of lead coffins -- Of fonts -- Of inscriptions, etc. -- Of the decoration of lead -- Of lead ornamentation of other materials -- Of decorative objects -- Of lead glazing -- Of lead statues -- Of lead fountains -- Of vases and gate piers -- Of finials and crestings -- Of cisterns, etc. -- Of gutters -- Of pipes and pipe heads. Produced by Chris Curnow, Rosanna Murphy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Leadwork, Old and Ornamental and for the most part English" by W. R. Lethaby is a scholarly exploration of the art and craft of leadwork, written in the late 19th century. This treatise delves into the historical use, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of lead as a material for various decorative and functional applications in architecture and art. The book is particularly focused on English leadwork from the Middle Ages to Lethaby’s contemporary time, highlighting both its beauty and artistry. The opening of the book establishes the context and purpose of the work, emphasizing the often-underappreciated nature of lead despite its exceptional artistry and adaptability. Lethaby reflects on the craft of plumbing as a noble art form, distinct from other materials like stone and wood. He intends to illustrate not only the historical significance of leadwork but also to inspire contemporary craftsmen to rekindle an appreciation for lead as a medium. Through a study of past works, Lethaby suggests that while replication of ancient designs is impossible, a new understanding can lead to innovative practices in leadworking for the benefit of future artisans. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41544/41544-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Leadwork NK Text Category: History - British Category: Architecture Category: Art 247908 2025-09-16T16:42:35.624603 text/html 215420 2024-10-23T12:41:27 text/html 3987447 2025-09-16T16:42:49.681580 application/epub+zip 3989134 2025-09-16T16:42:41.068619 application/epub+zip 146713 2025-09-16T16:42:36.295614 application/epub+zip 3770082 2025-09-16T16:42:53.190556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3732547 2025-09-16T16:42:45.014662 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205555 2022-09-19T04:34:28.636832 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177210 2025-09-16T16:42:34.824651 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 157202 2024-10-23T12:41:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17177 2025-09-16T16:42:53.335527 application/rdf+xml 28944 2025-09-16T16:42:36.395619 image/jpeg 3784 2025-09-16T16:42:36.346596 image/jpeg 3637991 2025-09-16T16:42:35.803627 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia