Metalsmith Magazine - Spring, 1997. Volume 17, No. 2. Cover: Judy Mihalisin Necklace, 1996. Judy Mihalisin; Silver and Electrum; Bill Ruth and Susan Mahlstedt; Charcoal Dust Bluing

New; pristine. See scans and description. Box-shipped, never bagged. Tampa, FL: SNAG, 1997. The Spring, 1997 issue of Metalsmith magazine, Volume 17, Number 2. Quarto, photo-illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 64 pp. Bran squeaky new and pristine, despite its age. No flaws. Even the tipped-in subscription offer cards remain untouched at the back. See scans. A beautifully executed and expensively produced publication on the subject of those who make jewelry and other artifacts out of precious and other metals, with gemstone enhancements, etc. - and how they do it. Gorgeous. Serious artisans involved here. Feature articles in this issue include Judy Mihalisin's artful creations, Silver and Electrum, Bill Ruth and Susan Mahlstedt, and Charcoal Dust Bluing - but there is of course plenty more besides the feature articles. A perfect genre collectible. See scans. LPR12