We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents This volume by a noted authority is not only a practical guide to recognizing, identifying, and appreciating the finest American silverwork; it is also a fascinating history of the rise and development of the American silversmith and his craft from the 17th through the 19th century. Along the way, the author provides a wealth of commentary on the domestic manners of the Americans and the economic and social conditions of the times. Photographs and drawings of masterworks from leading collections show some of the finest work by Jacob Hurd, Jeremiah Dummer, Peter van Dyck, Edward Winslow, John Coney, Paul Revere, and other renowned silversmiths. 52 halftones; 14 black-and-white line illustrations. 4 color illustrations on covers.
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