CONTENTS

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. Money and Measurements vi
4. Abbreviations vi
5. List of Illustrations vii
6. Preface xv
7. 1 Introduction 1
8. 2 Roman Bronzes around 1600 19
9. 3 Adoration of the Host. Tabernacles of the Baroque 47
10. 4 The Medal. Some Drawings for the Hamerani 73
11. 5 Silver Tribute from a Prince to a Grand Duke. The 'Piatti di San Giovanni' 92
12. 6 Giardini and Giardoni. Silversmiths and Founders of the Eighteenth Century 117
13. 7 From Rome to Lisbon. The Patronage of John V 155
14. Colour Plates 183
15. APPENDICES 197
16. Notes 213
17. Bibliography 249
18. Index 256