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Illumination--Practical Directions--Methods of the Early Illuminators--Colour Treatment--Heraldry in Enamel--Champlevé Enamel, Personal and Monumental--The Cloak Clasp of Queen Eleanor--The Shield of William de Valence--Stall-plates of the Garter--“Limoges” Enamel--Heraldic Enamel by Nardon Penicaud--Bassetaille--Plique-a-jour --Heraldry in Metal--Application of Old Examples to Present Use--Bronze--Monumental Brasses--Cast Iron Firebacks--Pierced and Chiselled Iron Lock-plates--Keys--Repoussé--Engraved Metal--Ceremonial Weapons and Implements--Lead-work--Deposited Metal.