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Tools Rare and Ingenious: Celebrating the World's Most Amazing Tools
Sandor Nagyszalanczy
From the secret stashes of fine tool collectors, Nagyszalanczy has ferreted out some of the most beautiful hand tools we've ever encountered. Some are so simple that they beg the question "Why didn't I think of that?' while others incoporate silver and jewels. Included in this thorough history are maker’s marks and logos, jewelry-like miniature tools, patent and prototype models, and elaborate presentation tools that were created as awards or gifts. A beautiful gift or a book to treasure yourself. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction 1. Primitive and Ancient Tools 2. Decorated Tools 3. Fine and Fancy Tools 4. Ingenious Mechanisms 5. Maker’s Marks and Logos 6. Magnificent Miniatures 7. Combination Tools 8.Patent Models and Prototypes 9. Presentation and Exhibition Tools 10. Tools of Many Trades 11.Craftsman-Made Tools
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