Silver Novelties in the Gilded Age: 1870-1910 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764312953)

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.

Author: Deborah Crosby
ISBN-10: 0764312952
ISBN-13: 9780764312953
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2001
Pages: 244
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.30lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.80w x 1.00d