The Art of Street Jewellery

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Street Jewellery (1978), followed by More Street Jewellery (1988) have become classics on the subject of enamel advertising signs, greatly sought after by book collectors and lovers of enamel signs the world over. Now, after years of further research, Baglee and Morley present their defining work, The Art of Street Jewellery.This 240 page volume, illustrated with around 2,500 enamel signs, provides a detailed historical background to enamel advertising and product marketing, as well as the development of the design and style of enamel signs since their inception during the latter part of the 19th century. The authors provide insight into the production processes of major enamel manufacturers worldwide. There are many illustrations contextualizing the subject, including period in situ photographs and extracts from early manufacturers catalogues.