Beautiful hand-wrought iron gates, grilles, architectural details, and fireplace equipment features scrollwork and floral embellishments, from many ancient towns in Italy. Medieval and rococo elements are plentiful. 487 full-page, black and white photographs illuminate details that will inspire blacksmiths and designers today. The original locations of the ironwork are identified in the text. SELLING POINTS: ?Scrollwork details of exquisite workmanship ?Covers ancient towns in Italy ?Food for blacksmiths cdesigners today ILLUSTRATIONS 487 b/w photographs *