Antiques & collectables: gold & silver (other than jewellery) books

Spectacular silver centerpieces, tea services, and candelabras are among the tablewares covered. All of the top...  Read More >>

Silverplating by electricity spawned a new industry in America in 1847. By the 1880s over forty firms around Meriden,...  Read More >>

Brimming over with beautiful color photos, this is a treasure chest of superb jewelry in Bakelite, Celluloid and...  Read More >>

Here is a magnificent presentation of the Mexican artisans and their creations displayed in 484 beautiful color...  Read More >>

This will give insight into the creativity of designers of cast iron which allowed mundane objects of life to become...  Read More >>

"""This book accompanies an exhibition of silver from the Simone and Alan Hartman Collection organized by Exhibitions...  Read More >>

"One of four titles in the ""Christie's Collectables"" series, this guide to Art Noveau jewellery is intended for...  Read More >>

This work provides a survey of the jewellery of Roman Britain. Fully illustrated and accessible to both the specialist...  Read More >>

This revised edition contains updated prices. It advises collectors on what to buy and what to avoid and also contains...  Read More >>

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This illustrated catalogue features the British Museum's collection of over 360 items of metalwork, ceramics and...  Read More >>

This is a practical, comprehensive guide that will appeal to anyone who works with silver, from student and specialist...  Read More >>

This volume catalogues the J. Paul Getty Museum's comprehensive and important collection of Greek, Roman, Etruscan,...  Read More >>

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A dazzling exploration of both traditional and contemporary of southwestern Indian jewelry.  Read More >>

Contains the full texts of Cardinal Francesco Gonzaga's will and the post-mortem inventory of his possessions (1483),...  Read More >>

Decorative leadwork - the use of sheet lead and carved moulds found on numerous artefacts.  Read More >>

In this revised fourth edition, each pattern has current values for the fork, knife, and spoon with each illustration....  Read More >>

After its introduction in 1742, Old Sheffield Plate quickly became popular, particularly with the middle classes....  Read More >>

The development of the folding knife or penknife is charted in this book. It especially looks at designs during...  Read More >>

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This book should be of interest to gemologists; gem collectors; jewellers; gem cutters; gem dealers; anyone interested...  Read More >>

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