Old French Plate: With Tables Of The Paris Date-Letters And Facsimiles Of Other Marks, A Handbook For The Collector (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548322666)

Old French Plate: With Tables of the Paris Date-Letters and Facsimiles of Other Marks, A Handbook for the Collector is a comprehensive guidebook written by Wilfred Joseph Cripps for collectors of antique French silverware. The book includes tables of the Paris date-letters, which help to identify the age of a piece of French silverware, as well as facsimiles of other marks that can be found on these items. The book is organized into sections that cover different types of French silverware, such as spoons, forks, knives, and serving pieces. Each section includes detailed descriptions of the various marks and symbols that can be found on these items, as well as information about the history and craftsmanship of French silverware. In addition to the practical information about identifying and collecting French silverware, Old French Plate also includes beautiful illustrations and photographs of some of the most exquisite pieces from various collections. Overall, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history and artistry of French silverware, as well as for collectors who want to identify and acquire rare and valuable pieces.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Wilfred Joseph Cripps
ISBN-10: 054832266X
ISBN-13: 9780548322666
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2007
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d