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Silver Novelties in The Gilded Age: 1870-1910
Deborah Crosby
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Description for Silver Novelties in The Gilded Age: 1870-1910
Hardback. Num Pages: 244 pages, 590 color photos. BIC Classification: AFKG; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 288 x 223 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1554.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Weight
1554g
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764312953
SKU
V9780764312953
Shipping Time
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About Deborah Crosby
Deborah Crosby teaches art in Westchester County, New York. She previously authored Victorian Pencils: Tools to Jewels* for Schiffer Publishing and is the mother of two daughters.
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