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Description:
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents In his newest book, silver expert Richard Osterberg guides readers on a colorful, yet practical tour of fine antique silver. The book's first part deals with silver flatware made circa 1875-1885, with a broad representation of patterns and forms. Next, a myriad of serving pieces are displayed, with examples of each type and function. In the third part, place settings are covered in many different patterns, showing the wide variety of pieces that were used, from the common knives, forks, and spoons to more obscure forms like individual bird knives, bird forks, and cherry forks. Finally, individual place settings are shown, together with silver, china, linen, and crystal to suggest dining as a truly stimulating visual expereince. Throughout the text value ranges are given, making it easy to look up individual prices. Using this book can be both inspirational and educational. It is both a must for collectors wishing to identify pieces of old family silver and an essential aid to the modern host or hostess.
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: SCH_2001_0764314203_X2 |
| Condition:
New |
Year:
2001
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| Country:
USA |
Maker:
Schiffer |
| Height:
11.38 in. (28.91 cm) |
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Width: 8.75 in. (22.23 cm)
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Weight: 5.0000 |
| Title:
Yesterday's Silver for Today's Table: A Silver Collector's Guide to Elegant Dining |
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| Type:
Book |
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