American Silverplate
In response to popular demand for this classic reference, this enlarged and renewed edition will be even more valued by historians and collectors. Long considered the "bible" by silverplate collectors, it has continued to be the most comprehensive reference in the silverplate world. This one volume contains a complete history of silverplating materials, the refining process, and design changes. Drawn from many sources, this lovely book has color illustrations as well as over 500 line cuts and black and white photographs. There is also a chapter on the care and restoration of silverplate that contains much helpful advice for the collector. This new edition features—for the first time—a price guide of current values.
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American Silverplate
In response to popular demand for this classic reference, this enlarged and renewed edition will be even more valued by historians and collectors. Long considered the "bible" by silverplate collectors, it has continued to be the most comprehensive reference in the silverplate world. This one volume contains a complete history of silverplating materials, the refining process, and design changes. Drawn from many sources, this lovely book has color illustrations as well as over 500 line cuts and black and white photographs. There is also a chapter on the care and restoration of silverplate that contains much helpful advice for the collector. This new edition features—for the first time—a price guide of current values.
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American Silverplate

American Silverplate

by Dorothy T. Rainwater
American Silverplate

American Silverplate

by Dorothy T. Rainwater

Hardcover(Revised & Expanded 3rd Edition)

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Overview

In response to popular demand for this classic reference, this enlarged and renewed edition will be even more valued by historians and collectors. Long considered the "bible" by silverplate collectors, it has continued to be the most comprehensive reference in the silverplate world. This one volume contains a complete history of silverplating materials, the refining process, and design changes. Drawn from many sources, this lovely book has color illustrations as well as over 500 line cuts and black and white photographs. There is also a chapter on the care and restoration of silverplate that contains much helpful advice for the collector. This new edition features—for the first time—a price guide of current values.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764309014
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 03/13/2000
Edition description: Revised & Expanded 3rd Edition
Pages: 480
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mr. and Mrs. Rainwater are authors of numerous books and articles of silver and jewelry identification.
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