Silver: An Illustrated Guide To Collecting Silver
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For centuries, silver has captivated craftsmen, royalty, and collectors alike — and Silver: An Illustrated Guide to Collecting Silver by Margaret Holland is the definitive companion for anyone drawn to this lustrous and historically rich medium. Holland presents a comprehensive survey of silverware through the ages, guiding readers through the identification of hallmarks, styles, and periods, while illuminating the extraordinary craftsmanship behind everything from elegant Georgian coffeepots and ornate candlesticks to delicate salt cellars and decorative boxes. Rich in visual detail and authoritative in tone, the work instructs both the novice enthusiast and the seasoned collector on how to assess quality, provenance, and value with a discerning eye. Holland's prose is precise yet accessible, grounding each piece within its broader historical and artistic context — from the restrained elegance of the Queen Anne period to the exuberant flourishes of the Victorian era. A treasury of knowledge as polished as the objects it chronicles, this volume leaves the reader wondering what undiscovered masterpiece might be waiting at the next antique fair.
Author: Margaret Holland
Format: Hardback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For centuries, silver has captivated craftsmen, royalty, and collectors alike — and Silver: An Illustrated Guide to Collecting Silver by Margaret Holland is the definitive companion for anyone drawn to this lustrous and historically rich medium. Holland presents a comprehensive survey of silverware through the ages, guiding readers through the identification of hallmarks, styles, and periods, while illuminating the extraordinary craftsmanship behind everything from elegant Georgian coffeepots and ornate candlesticks to delicate salt cellars and decorative boxes. Rich in visual detail and authoritative in tone, the work instructs both the novice enthusiast and the seasoned collector on how to assess quality, provenance, and value with a discerning eye. Holland's prose is precise yet accessible, grounding each piece within its broader historical and artistic context — from the restrained elegance of the Queen Anne period to the exuberant flourishes of the Victorian era. A treasury of knowledge as polished as the objects it chronicles, this volume leaves the reader wondering what undiscovered masterpiece might be waiting at the next antique fair.