Sterling Silver Flatware for Dining Elegance
Sterling Silver Flatware for Dining Elegance

Author: Richard F. Osterberg

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780887406300

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In this richly illustrated book, Richard Osterberg provides a thorough look at the sterling silver utensils which have entranced collectors throughout the years. The perfect complement to the crisp linen, fine china, and elegant crystal of a well-set dining table, sterling silver flatware by many of the most renowned makers and in the loveliest of patterns is pictured here. While sterling silver patterns can be simple or elaborate, this book makes clear that all of them are beautiful. From delicate berry spoons to poultry shears, bouillon ladles, and carving sets, individual place settings and serving pieces are organized in chapters to make matching your pieces an easy task. A newly updated price guide and helpful research charts are included for use with your own collection.

Silver
Silver

Author: Joel Langford

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781850762942

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Silver in America
Silver in America

Author: Charles L. Venable

Publisher:

Published: 1995-02

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13:

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This volume explores the history and development of the American silver industry. It chronicles the work of firms such as Tiffany, Gorham, Meridan Britannia, and Reed and Barton, along with that of makers such as Whiting, Wendt, Wood and Hughs, Scheibler, and Gale.

Kovels' American Silver Marks
Kovels' American Silver Marks

Author: Ralph M. Kovel

Publisher: Random House Reference

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13:

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Lists monograms and identifying marks used by more than ten thousand American silversmiths from 1650 to the present.

Yesterday's Silver for Today's Table
Yesterday's Silver for Today's Table

Author: Richard Osterberg

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780764314209

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A colorful and useful tour of fine antique silver, covering patterns, forms, and functions. With color photos it explores the sterling flatware serving pieces and place settings, giving essential information to the collector. Also, the silver flatware is coupled with linen, china, and crystal to make beautiful place settings that will inspire the modern host and hostess. Throughout the text value ranges are given, making it easy to look up prices of antique silver.

Tiffany Silver Flatware 1845-1905
Tiffany Silver Flatware 1845-1905

Author: W. Edmund Hood

Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13:

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The antique silver flatware of Tiffany & Co. is highly sought after but the collector is often frustrated by the lack of available information and pictures of patterns and pieces. This guide relates the history of the silver flatware made by others and retailed by Tiffany between 1845 and 1876, as well as that designed and made in-house between 1869 and 1905. The story is woven into the broader fabric of the history of flatware in general and gives insights into the complex rituals of eating practised by the upper strata of society in the 19th century. 479 colour & 15 b/w illustrations

Miller's Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks
Miller's Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks

Author: Judith Miller

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley

Published: 2018-03-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781784721329

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Designed as the essential reference tool for appraisers, collectors and dealers of silverware, the Encyclopedia is an indispensable guide for anyone researching silver hallmarks, offering clear and wide-ranging reproductions of thousands of hallmarks from more than 60 countries and regions, past and present, on every continent. It is also clearly and logically organized into two volumes for ease of reference: in the first volume are hallmarks listed by visual type and category, fully cross-referenced to information in the second volume on country of origin (in order of importance), centre of assaying or making, date and silver standard marks, special marks such as import/export marks, and selected maker's marks. Vetted by an international team of experts, the Encyclopedia thus helps you to identify silver hallmarks quickly, easily and reliably. It also includes brief historical overviews of hallmarking in each country, a description of the hallmarking process, and a guide to identifying fake and forged marks. Practical, comprehensive and up to date, Miller's Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks is an invaluable aid to identifying silverware from around the world.

Don't Call the Thrift Shop
Don't Call the Thrift Shop

Author: Susannah Ryder

Publisher: M. Evans

Published: 2007-02-07

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1461733898

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When it's time for a move to a retirement home, a smaller home, or there's a death in the family, how should you manage a lifetime of family heirlooms and cherished possessions? Should that old chest go to the rummage sale, or is it a rare antique? What about jewelry, coins, stamp collections, china, silver, glass, memorabilia, baseball cards and toys? Are they valuable? How can we tell? Who will buy them? What are they really worth? This book is your key to finding the value of everything from diamonds to Teddy Bears, as well as tips about estate planning and appraisals. Find out all about: *the hottest collectibles markets and why some items skyrocket in price *how experts spot a valuable antique *where to get information used by professionals *selling at auctions, estate sales, and on eBay