Chippendale's classic Marquetry Revealed

by Jack Metcalfe

Overview

Jack Metcalfe provides fascinating insights into all aspects of 18th century marquetry, gained from close first-hand examination of Thomas Chippendale's original pieces. Using his 'insider's' knowledge and skills as a practitioner, Jack shows what three of Chippendale's marquetry masterpieces looked like when first made, with unbelievable colo

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781916495807
Publisher:	Jack Metcalfe
Publication date:	10/08/2018
Pages:	306
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.83(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction Thomas Chippendale, London workshop, the classic movement.

Chapter 2 Materials & Tools Veneer species, how veneers were produced in the 18th century? What type of fretsaw did they use, and how to easily build a replica. Inlay knife as used on Chippendale marquetry.

Chapter 3 Techniques Inlaying marquetry technique, two-part fretsawing technique, who produced the marquetry work in London during Chioppendale's reign?

Chapter 4 Dyes & Discoveries Englands Alum Trade, discovering 18th century dyes, discovering a new scientific method of identifying dyes on marquetry on Chippendale's original furniture.

Chapter 5 Building a Chippendale Replica door panel identifying original dyed veneers, building the replica copy from scratch. Making a ground-breaking discovery that changed the course of marquetry techniques.

Chapter 6 Building the replica Diana & Minerva Commode An indepth journey that took ten years to complete, told in a heartfelt epic story. Step-by-step construction using tools and techniques of the period.

Chapter 7 Buildinga a replica Pier Table A story of past disasters and original practises, colliding to a compromising reproduction that produces many tantilising questions and answers.

Chapter 8 Gallery of Chippendale's marquetry furniture twenty-one known marquetry pieces, fully illustrated and analysed. A final revealing story discovered by the author brings this epic book to a thrilling crescendo.

Editorial Reviews

"A truely educational journey of 18th century working practises. As a practising marqueteur I can't quite get over the stunning replica Diana & Minerva Commode". UK buyers comment on Amazon

Following tributes from furniture practioners across Europe and USA

"The coloured illustrations beautifully compliment this educational epic" USA

"I have waited many years for this book to hit the buyers market. Now I own a copy and I can't wait to read it" USA

"Jack's talents are there for all to see and experience" Following his Chippendale lecture in Otley, where the great man was born 300 years ago - Otley Towns People member 2018 UK

"a story told from the heart and hands of a dedicated and talented practitioner" Marqueteur - Holland

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