Guide for collectors and enthusiasts of small arts, antiques, and curiosities, containing concise introductions for orientation in the relevant fields, along with chronologically organized name and brand directories of the more significant artists in stone, wood, ivory, wax, and metals (including all types of weapons, medals, plaques, intaglios, and cameos), as well as masters in enamel, miniature, and glass painting, tapestry (tapestries), inlays, mosaics, etc., from the Renaissance to the end of the 19th century. Illustrated with 38 black-and-white plates (brand directories). Reprint of the original edition from 1905.