Fontaine et Compagnie Decorative locksmithing important catalog 530 plates by style and objects. FONTAINE and CIE. Decorative locksmith album. Paris, Fontaine and company, undated (early 20th century). Was offered in 1922. Format in folio (340x270mm). Bound in half blue cloth, tobacco title label and gold letters. 54 pages of text and 530 pages of plates on glossy paper. The layout of the text is a true exercise in imitation 18th century style (font, fleurons, etc.) recalling the founding of this house in 1740. It briefly tells the history of the company and provides an overview. typology of locks. The pages of black plates present thousands of models of cremones, locks, knockers, hammers, medieval, empire or modern reproductions, chest locks, frame locks, key rings, key plates, Spanish handles, slides and pushers, brackets... Each element presented is given with a reference and dimensions. The interior condition is perfect, apart from a few tiny stains. The binding has defects. This catalog is a true reference work. A bible of decorative hardware, a great diversity to fully understand the superb styles