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The Theory & Practice of Goldsmithing - Prof. Dr. Erhard Brepohl (Translated)

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(Theorie und Praxis des Goldschmieds) by Prof. Dr. Erhard Brepohl

  • Translated by Charles Lewton-Brain
  • Edited by Tim McCreight

This massive text has long been the standard reference for European jewelers and is now available for the first time to English-speaking craftspeople. It is a comprehensive collection of information about materials, tools and techniques of metalsmithing with unique emphasis on the science and calculations behind familiar studio practice.

  • 560 pages, hardcover
  • 8" by 10" with dust jacket
  • 277 B&W photos
  • 319 drawings
  • 114 charts and tables
  • ISBN 0-6915984-9-2
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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Robert ★★★★★

Finally, an English translation of Brepohl’s classic—the depth of the metallurgy and tooling sections alone is worth the price. The 800+ pages feel dense but incredibly thorough, perfect for serious study.

Chloe ★★★★★

I’ve been a jeweler for years, and this translation finally makes Brepohl’s technical deep-dive on alloys and soldering accessible in English. The chapters on casting and rolling mill adjustments alone are worth the price.

Richard Q. ★★★★★

Finally, a translation of Brepohl's masterwork that I can actually study without struggling through technical German. The sheer breadth of metallurgy and stone-setting techniques covered here is incredible.