| American Silverplate Contributor(s): Rainwater, Dorothy T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764309013 ISBN-13: 9780764309014 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $33.75 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2000 Annotation: Long considered the "bible" by silverplate collectors, this new edition contains a history of silverplating materials, refining processes, and tableware design changes. Over 1500 illustrations, line cuts, black-and-white and color photos. The chapter on the care and restoration of silverplate is very helpful. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art |
| Dewey: 739.237 |
| LCCN: 99068351 |
| Physical Information: 1.36" H x 7.34" W x 10.44" (3.20 lbs) 480 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In response to popular demand for this classic reference, this enlarged and renewed edition will be even more valued by historians and collectors. Long considered the bible by silverplate collectors, it has continued to be the most comprehensive reference in the silverplate world. This one volume contains a complete history of silverplating materials, the refining process, and design changes. Drawn from many sources, this lovely book has color illustrations as well as over 500 line cuts and black and white photographs. There is also a chapter on the care and restoration of silverplate that contains much helpful advice for the collector. This new edition features--for the first time--a price guide of current values. |