Antique silver
Pickford, Ian2003
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The full background of silver production and the nature of silver is discussed. The focus is mainly on the makers and their techniques, the type of decoration used, and the wide range of objects which have been fashioned in silver over the years
Main title:
Antique silver / by Ian Pickford
Imprint:
Woodbridge Antique Collectors' Club 2003
Collation:
190 pages illustrations (some colour)
Series title:
Contents:
Why silver? -- Why silver marking? -- Understanding hallmarks -- Making silver -- Makers -- Spoons and flatware -- Lighting -- Tea and coffee -- Salvers -- Condiments -- Drinking vessels -- Boxes -- Small collectables -- Silver plate -- Fakes, forgeries and alterations -- How to buy -- Care, cleaning and conservation -- Where to see silver -- Courses, lectures, etc.
ISBN:
9781851494507 (hardback)
Dewey class:
739.23 ANT
Local class:
739.23
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
25815
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 739.23 ANT | Available |