Since first published in 1991 Pocket Jackson's, as it is most often called, has enjoyed enormous success and is constantly rated as a best seller in t...

Forsaking the flourishes and ornamentation favored by their European contemporaries, early American gold and silversmiths pioneered a new American aes...

In recent years, collectors have come to recognize the beauty and value of Roycroft items, particularly the art metal which is the most available, aff...

As the founding of the Roycroft Art Community in New York State reaches its one hundredth anniversary this year, collector interest in the Arts & Craf...

The American Arts and Crafts Movement flourished briefly but brilliantly during the early years of the twentieth century. It was during this era that ...

The art of silversmithing dates back to centuries ago, and its history is an interesting and intricate one, but even Old Silver connoisseurs aren't fa...

Silverplating by electricity spawned a new industry in America in 1847. By the 1880s, over forty firms centered largely around Meriden, Connecticut, p...

This dazzling text takes the reader on a journey through time, rolling back the years, revealing the elegant, streamlined, modern art deco chrome ware...

In 1934 Alcoa introduced a revolutionary new line of aluminum alloy giftware and domestic items designed by American pioneer industrial designer Lurel...

The rise and fall of American Art Deco coincide neatly with the brief, but glorious, heyday of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.s Specialty division. Gleam...

With more than 2400 marks illustrated and brief histories and cross-references of more than 1600 manufacturers, this is the most comprehensive referen...

Never before has there been a book focusing on the theme of tea as it relates to both the fine and decorative arts. With over 330 beautiful color imag...

Early Connecticut Silver is a catalog of the most significant pieces of silver hollowware made by Connecticut silversmiths between the years 1700 and ...

This comprehensive reference makes the identification of sterling flatware patterns easy. Clearly drawn images and cross-referenced indexes to pattern...

This title discusses Art Deco's most influential artists. Includes: - WMF - Deutcher Werkbund - Bauhaus - Ferdinand Preiss - Bronze Statuary - Gerg Je...

In response to popular demand for this classic reference, this enlarged and renewed edition will be even more valued by historians and collectors. Lon...

Antique silver objects made for specific uses often reside in curio cabinets but are little understood today. In the late 19th century, many unusual n...

Ronson's place as a leader and pioneer in the manufacture of fine decorative metal wares from the 1900s to the mid-1930s is documented here. In additi...

Spectacular centerpieces, tea services, and candelabras are among the gorgeous silver pieces shown in this new, beautifully illustrated book. These wa...

Strength in design and fineness of craftsmanship unify the early American domestic and presentation silver assembled by Paul and Elissa Cahn and publi...

In this richly illustrated book, Richard Osterberg provides a thorough look at the sterling silver utensils which have entranced collectors throughout...

When the original edition of Scottish Gold and Silver Work was published in 1956 it was the first in its field, and today it remains the only comprehe...

After reading this book you will know more about silver than many of the people in the business. This book will help you to: Discover the difference b...

Softcover, a whopping 800 pages, indexed by manufacturer or pattern, crossreferenced. This book features a collection of more than 5,000 stainless fla...

Sterling Silver jewelry and tableware that was sold at the Jensen store in New York City included designs by American craftsmen, especially William De...

As long as there have been doors there have been doorstops. Early on they may have been a convenient rock or piece of furniture, but in the 19th and e...

This beautiful book showcases hundreds of figural silver items that were used for many purposes during the luxurious Gilded Age. These endearing and s...

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 dea...

Explore the life and art of legendary Navajo silversmith Fred Peshlakai, and see how his masterful art began and evolved. Beginning with the history o...

In 1904 Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866--1935) founded one of the world's most celebrated design companies. Famous for its signature silver tabl...