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Understanding Antique Silver Plate

Categorie	Algemeen Antiek & Curiosa
Boeknummer	#360469-AC25
Titel	Understanding Antique Silver Plate
Auteur	Helliwell, Stephen J.
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Woodbridge, Suffolk : The Antique Collectors' Club Limited
Jaar van uitgave	1997
ISBN10	185149247X
ISBN13	9781851492473
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original gilt lettered grey boards and spine, dust jacket, numerous colour and b/w illustrations (including photographs), 4to.
Samenvatting	The discovery of silver plate came about as a result of a search for a cheaper alternative to solid silver. Its appearance widened the market for articles otherwise only fashioned in silver and made them accessible to different levels of society. The discovery and development of fused plate, more commonly known as Old Sheffield plate, played the major role from the 1750s to the mid-nineteenth century. This was followed in due course by the development of the mid-nineteenth century process, electroplating. There is written and detailed illustrated advice for the collector of items made in all these processes and in particular on distinguishing genuine pieces. Drawings and photographs of marks, where used, are provided. This popular and affordable collecting area has seen a surge of interest... (Lees verder) in recent years and prices have been very much on the increase.
Pagina's	230
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 20,00

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