CHAPTER III PREHISTORIC BRONZES. 63 The dawn of progress--London relics--The beauty of ancient art--The useful bronzes, the prototypes of later brasses--The forger at work. CHAPTER IV GREEK AND ROMAN CURIOS 77 Grecian bronzes--Relics of Roman occupation--Interesting toilet requisites--Artificial lighting--Statues and monuments--Romano-British art--A well-staged exhibit. CHAPTER V MEDIÆVAL ANTIQUITIES 93 Domestic brasswork--Metal signs and badges--Ornamental trinkets--Arms and armour. CHAPTER VI LATER METAL-WORK 111 The influence of the Guilds--Architectural metal-work--The door knocker--Interior metal-work. CHAPTER VII CHURCH BRASSWORK 133 Candlesticks--Altar brasses--Metal architectural ornament--Memorial brasses. CHAPTER VIII DOMESTIC UTENSILS 153 The kitchen--The houseplace--Chimney and other ornaments--Classified arrangement. CHAPTER IX CANDLESTICKS AND LAMPS 193 Fire-making apparatus--Candles and candlesticks--Oil lamps and lanterns. CHAPTER X BELLS AND BELL-METAL CASTINGS 215 The founders' secrets--Great bells of historic fame--The uses of bells--Old mortars. CHAPTER XI CIVIC EMBLEMS AND WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 229 The ancient horn--The badge of office--Weighing instruments--Measures in Exeter Museum--Our standards. CHAPTER XII BRONZES AND THEIR REPLICAS 247 Early figure modelling--Statues in public places--Replicas in miniature. CHAPTER XIII ORIENTAL BRONZES AND BRASSES 261 Countries of origin--How some Oriental curios are derived--A wealth of metal on view--Various Indian wares--Chinese and Japanese art. CHAPTER XIV IDOLS AND TEMPLE RELICS 289 Varied shrines and many idols--Indian idols--Temple vases and ornaments. CHAPTER XV NATIVE METAL-WORK 303 Outside influences--Benin bronzes--Other African curios. CHAPTER XVI