Collecting American 19th Century Silver
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| Author | : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) |
| Publisher | : Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Total Pages | : 270 |
| Release | : 1970 |
| Genre | : Decorative arts |
| ISBN | : 0870990047 |
This book illustrates and discusses 300 prime objects displayed in the 1970 exhibition of American decorative arts displayed during the Centennial exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1970. Presented as a series of lavish room settings and galleries, the exhibit included pieces in the 19th century’s principal styles of furniture and decorative arts--Federal, Empire, Gothic, rococo, Renaissance, art nouveau, and reform. Objects featured in this book include various pieces of furniture, silver, glass, ceramics, and metalwork from the Museum’s American wing.
| Author | : Richard F. Osterberg |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Silver flatware |
| ISBN | : 9780887406300 |
In this richly illustrated book, Richard Osterberg provides a thorough look at the sterling silver utensils which have entranced collectors throughout the years. The perfect complement to the crisp linen, fine china, and elegant crystal of a well-set dining table, sterling silver flatware by many of the most renowned makers and in the loveliest of patterns is pictured here. While sterling silver patterns can be simple or elaborate, this book makes clear that all of them are beautiful. From delicate berry spoons to poultry shears, bouillon ladles, and carving sets, individual place settings and serving pieces are organized in chapters to make matching your pieces an easy task. A newly updated price guide and helpful research charts are included for use with your own collection.
| Author | : Charles L. Venable |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 380 |
| Release | : 1995-02 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : |
This volume explores the history and development of the American silver industry. It chronicles the work of firms such as Tiffany, Gorham, Meridan Britannia, and Reed and Barton, along with that of makers such as Whiting, Wendt, Wood and Hughs, Scheibler, and Gale.
| Author | : Seymour B. Weyler |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 447 |
| Release | : 1973 |
| Genre | : Artists' marks |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
| Publisher | : MFA Publications |
| Total Pages | : 568 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : |
Edited by Gerald W.R. Ward and Jeannine Falino. Text by Gerald W.R. Ward, Jeannine Falino, Jane Port, Rebecca Ann Gay Reynolds.
| Author | : Frank Farmer Loomis, IV |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2005-08-26 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 1440225117 |
Master Antique Styles Painlessly Not sure how to tell Chippendale from Queen Anne, or Art Deco from Art Nouveau? Learn the easy way with the author's entertaining style. Frank Farmer Loomis IV is an expert communicator who knows how to engage students with anecdotes and humor. If you're looking for clear, simple explanations rather than unpronounceable terms like corbeille a fleurs (flower basket) or sang de boeuf (red glaze), you've come to the right place, as he will "demystify all the perplexing twaddle" for you. And while you're learning, discover your antiquing personality and how antiquing can reduce stress. A User-Friendly Reference for Antiquers • Master 16 major antique furniture styles and the six main woods • Use furniture styles to identify and date other antiques • Learn the various types of china, silver, pewter, and their marks
| Author | : Wees, Beth Carver |
| Publisher | : Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Total Pages | : 344 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 1588394913 |
| Author | : Dale T. Johnson |
| Publisher | : Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Total Pages | : 335 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : Portrait miniatures |
| ISBN | : 0870995987 |
| Author | : Veena Duncker |
| Publisher | : Nai010 Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : |
Essays by Mienke Simon Thomas, Eric Turner, Lynn Springer Roberts, Veena Duncker, Reinhard Sanger.
| Author | : Amy Miller Dehan |
| Publisher | : Giles |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2014 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9781907804113 |
One of the most historically significant and visually compelling silver collections in the USA
