An extensive survey of the very many historic windmills still scattered across the landscape of the Netherlands which were used not only to grind grain but whose principal function was usually to pump water out of the dykes.

History of the Dutch clog, a complete review of their manufacturing technique and their decoration. English text.  Paperback. 72 pages.  In good condition.  Cat No 4958

Minor signs of age and wear, otherwise good condition.  Cat No 4824

A walker's guide to the fabulous number and variety of the ornamental gable stones that appear high up on old Amsterdam houses, introduced in the C16th and used, not only to adorn the building, but also to identify its occupants and their possible business.

Malmedy in Belgian Wallonia has been an important centre for the manufacture of paper since the 1750’s.  Local historian and folklorist Walter Kaefer traces its origins, technical advances and dominance of the Steinbach paper mill from the C19th.

The main theme of this book is to recapture some sense of the religious art destroyed during the iconoclastic riots of 1566 in the Low Countries.  The author shows that some of the medieval art supposedly destroyed in the riots still survives.

Organised by the Gallo-Roman Museum in Flanders ‘Beautiful Appearance: Roman Jewellery Art in Western Europe’ was the first retrospective exhibition that portrayed five centuries of the Roman jeweller’s art.

Skeletal remains from the Middle Ages were found during a small-scale excavation on the square in front of St Catherine's church in Eindhoven. One grave was examined more closely than others being that of a child. Archaeological DNA research showed that it was a boy.

A comprehensive overview of five centuries of pewter manufactured in the city of Bruges - spoons, dishes, pots, tankards, ladles, ink wells, and candlesticks - all illustrated in large b&w photographs with an additional Appendix illustrating makers marks.  Hardback in dustwrapper.

Substantial guide to the remarkable carved choir stalls and misericords of the C15th Church of St Martin in Bolsward now a Dutch national monument.  Hardback.  160 pages.  51 large black-and-white plates plus many other photographs.  Bibliography.