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.


1830's-1990's American Sterling Silver Flatware

1830's-1990's American Sterling Silver Flatware

Author: Maryanne Dolan

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780896890954

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Crafts an excellent overview of prominent silversmiths, manufacturers and patterns. Concise historical information pulls values into focus for collectors and keepers of family treasures. Maryanne Dolan provides more than 1,000 photos.


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.


Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware

Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware

Author: Phil Dreis

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2009-06-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780896899704

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Beautiful to behold and exciting to collect, sterling silver flatware not only is prized for its pristine designs and characterized as a popular familial heirloom, with today's robust metals market it holds the potential for profit. &break;&break;With all these interests at work, it not only pays to have access to up-to-date pricing for 15,000 varying pieces and 1,400 photos and illustrations found in Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware, 2nd Edition, it's a fundamental must. &break;&break;Research the work of dozens of American markers, along with an overview of the decorative styles of British designers, and select European silversmiths.