Irish Silver: From The Seventeenth To The Nineteenth Century
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Teahan
Binding: Paperback
Published: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine.
This scholarly catalogue in the decorative arts genre presents a curated survey of Irish silver from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, drawn from the collections of the National Museum of Ireland. John Teahan documents the evolution of silversmithing across three centuries, illustrating shifts in style, technique, and regional hallmarking with over sixty black-and-white plates. The volume argues for Ireland’s distinct contribution to European metalwork, highlighting ceremonial pieces, domestic wares, and civic commissions that reflect both craftsmanship and cultural identity. Teahan instructs the reader through the nuances of assay marks, maker’s signatures, and design motifs, situating each object within its historical and social context.
Author: John Teahan
Binding: Paperback
Published: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine.
This scholarly catalogue in the decorative arts genre presents a curated survey of Irish silver from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, drawn from the collections of the National Museum of Ireland. John Teahan documents the evolution of silversmithing across three centuries, illustrating shifts in style, technique, and regional hallmarking with over sixty black-and-white plates. The volume argues for Ireland’s distinct contribution to European metalwork, highlighting ceremonial pieces, domestic wares, and civic commissions that reflect both craftsmanship and cultural identity. Teahan instructs the reader through the nuances of assay marks, maker’s signatures, and design motifs, situating each object within its historical and social context.