Silver Novelties in The Gilded Age: 1870-1910
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Book 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.
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.
Silver Novelties in The Gilded Age: 1870-1910,Deborah Crosby,Schiffer Publishing,0764312952,19th century,20th century,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Art & Art Instruction,Catalogs,Collectors and collecting,Figural novelties,General,History,Silver, Gold & Other Metals,Silverwork,United States,Antiques & Collectables,Gold & silversmithing
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