Silver

Silver

Author: Joel Langford

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781850762942

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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.


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.


A Buyer's Guide to Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States

A Buyer's Guide to Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States

Author: Q. David Bowers

Publisher: Zyrus Press

Published: 2006-10

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9780974237176

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This book offers an in-depth chronological survey of every silver dollar type, including pricing, mintages, and estimated populations, complimented by a thoughtful review of these authentic coins' histories. From the most commonly collected Morgan dollar to the silver dollar's counterpart, the trade dollar, and a new chapter on the golden Sacagawea, John Dannreuther's fully updated edition of Q. David Bowers' original work highlights the progress of this famous part of American coinage.


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.


American Silverplate

American Silverplate

Author: Dorothy T. Rainwater

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 1999-11

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9780764309014

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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.