Description
| Product ID: | 9780764312953 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Silver Novelties in The Gilded Age |
| Subtitle: | 1870-1910 |
| Authors: | Author: Deborah Crosby |
| Page Count: | 244 |
| Subjects: | Precious metal, precious stones and jewellery: artworks and design, Precious metal, precious stones & jewellery: artworks & design, Antiques, vintage and collectables, Antiques & collectables |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This beautiful book showcases hundreds of figural silver items that were used for many purposes during the luxurious Gilded Age. These endearing and sometimes whimsical designs, shown in nearly 600 color photos, include accoutrements for the dining room, the writing desk, the sewing room, the nursery, and much more. Among the items shown and described are spoons, tea balls, napkin rings, inkwells, pens and pencils, matchsafes, cigar cutters, thimbles, chatelaines, belt buckles, and baby rattles. Historical background plus valuable information on manufacturing techniques and marks is also included. With values provided in the captions and an extensive bibliography, this is a wonderful book for new and experienced collectors of figural silver novelties. This beautiful book showcases hundreds of figural silver items that were used for many purposes during the luxurious Gilded Age. These endearing and sometimes whimsical designs, shown in nearly 600 color photos, include accoutrements for the dining room, the writing desk, the sewing room, the nursery, and much more. Among the items shown and described are spoons, tea balls, napkin rings, inkwells, pens and pencils, matchsafes, cigar cutters, thimbles, chatelaines, belt buckles, and baby rattles. Historical background plus valuable information on manufacturing techniques and marks is also included. With values provided in the captions and an extensive bibliography, this is a wonderful book for new and experienced collectors of figural silver novelties. |
| Imprint Name: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2001-03-31 |
