Product Description

- Understand the [Western Key] with clear explanations and abundant illustrations.

- 224 pages


Abstract

The history of keys begins in the ancient Orient around 2000 BC. Keys have evolved over time, sometimes for practical purposes, sometimes symbolically, and sometimes taking on these two roles. Motifs such as animals, plants, myths, coats of arms, crowns, monograms, and patterns are perfectly designed on key tips, shafts, and rings made of various materials such as wood, bone, bronze, wrought iron, and gold and silver, reflecting the stylistic beauty of each era. I am telling you now. This book introduces the outstanding design and beauty of Western locks, tracing the approximately 4,000-year history of locks along with collections held by major European museums and private individuals.

Author introduction

Brunner, Jean-Josef (Brunner, Jean-Josef)
Western key collector. Fascinated by antique keys, he began collecting them. After writing this book after a four-year research period, it received acclaim as a long-awaited reference book on keys. Part of the precious collection, Celtic and Roman keys, was donated to the Vevey History Museum in Switzerland and is now on public display, along with the museum's own keys (this data was published at the time this book was published). )


Item Size/Weight : 24.7 x 19.3 x 1.6 cm / 538g

• *Please note that the book's paper strip may not be included. Additionally, we do not offer replacements for any damage or wear to the strip.

Product Specifications

Item code

138047

ISBN code

9784766138047

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