Description
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. 590 color photos
About the Author
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.
More Details
- Contributor: Deborah Crosby
- Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- ISBN13: 9780764312953
- Number of Pages: 244
- Packaged Dimensions: 216x279mm
- Packaged Weight: 1406
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Release Date: 2001-05-31
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: 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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