Starting To Collect Antique Silver
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After an introduction to the full background of silver as a precious metal, Ian Pickford's guide offers a lively, authoritative survey of the diverse uses to which it has been put in decorative and practical objects throughout history. He examines the makers, their techniques, and the types of decoration used, and also gives clear coverage of marks and assay offices, an understanding of which is vital to the collector. There is coverage of fakes and altered silver, as well as advice on caring for silver. This is an ideal book for the novice collector who wishes to avoid pitfalls and ill-advised purchases. Existing collectors will find all titles in the series act as handy and portable references, and beginners will welcome a reliable, accessible starting point from which their interests can develop. This fascinating book describes, in an easy to read manner, the many problems and pitfalls which face the novice ... It would be impossible for a beginner to read this book without learning The In Review: A splendid book! - Pickford's Starting to Collect Antique Silver is splendidly innlustrated, clearly and entertainly, not to say gracefuly, written (with just a touch of irony in a few spots!), well laid-out, and very useful and informative. Pickford includes short chapters on the history of silver and its production, the history of hallmarks, a discusion of how silveware is made, and one of the most useful and well-presented tables of date and place marks I have seen. There are generous color and B&W plates illustrating different kinds of silverware and the evolution of each type. Pickford gives valuable hints as to how to begin collecting (and what is collectable) as well as very useful information about the care and cleaning of old silver. The book does not include a list of silversmiths and their marks, for which the interested reader must go elsewhere, but these are perhaps beyond the intended scope of the book. Make no mistake, this is a splendid achievement and a very valuable book, and no one with an interest in the subject should hesitate to buy it. Highly recommended. Review: Five Stars - Can’t say anything bad when you can learn at home! Good book!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 36 Reviews |
N**N
A splendid book!
Pickford's Starting to Collect Antique Silver is splendidly innlustrated, clearly and entertainly, not to say gracefuly, written (with just a touch of irony in a few spots!), well laid-out, and very useful and informative. Pickford includes short chapters on the history of silver and its production, the history of hallmarks, a discusion of how silveware is made, and one of the most useful and well-presented tables of date and place marks I have seen. There are generous color and B&W plates illustrating different kinds of silverware and the evolution of each type. Pickford gives valuable hints as to how to begin collecting (and what is collectable) as well as very useful information about the care and cleaning of old silver. The book does not include a list of silversmiths and their marks, for which the interested reader must go elsewhere, but these are perhaps beyond the intended scope of the book. Make no mistake, this is a splendid achievement and a very valuable book, and no one with an interest in the subject should hesitate to buy it. Highly recommended.
T**S
Five Stars
Can’t say anything bad when you can learn at home! Good book!
G**S
lahdedah
NICE BOOK HAD WHAT I NEEDED THANKS FOR PROMPT SERVICE. NICE BOOK. HOPE TO FIND A FORTUNE IN STERLING BEFORE THE DOLLAR TANKS AND WE GO TO THE CAMPS.
H**Y
Five Stars
Great book. Very comprehensive on all aspects of silver.
B**Y
Good in its time
Although this book is informative, it’s a little outdated
M**A
Fantastic book.
Well-written, beautifully illustrated and packed with practical advice on caring for your silver.
J**N
Four Stars
Good reference book - will come in useful
B**N
Great Book
Great Book. It has a lot of nice color photo's which makes it great for seeing what the author is talking about.
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英国骨董銀器マニアのための本
銀のエキスパートによって書かれた英国骨董銀器収集のための入門書です。入門書とはいえ、内容はとても充実しており、写真に掲載されている銀器はどれも博物館級の素晴らしいものばかりで、マニアにとっては垂涎の品々です。ろうそく立てやティーポットなど、ジャンル別に豊富な写真とともにその歴史や購入の際に留意する点などが書かれています。ただ、幅広いものを扱っている分、広く浅くといった感は否めません。例えば、スプーンについて更に詳しく知りたいと思ったら、別の書籍を当らねばなりません。その他には、銀器の作り方の工程や、骨董銀器の贋作や改造物についても詳しく解説されており、このような詳しい情報やアドバイスは日本の書籍ではなかなか得られないので、大変参考になりました。いかにもイギリス的な実用書で、英国骨董銀器を集めている人にとっては、銀器の購入を検討する際、そのデザイン様式や購入時のチェック項目を再確認する為に何度も開きたくなるバイブル的な本になると思います。
B**R
Great book
As someone who liked to collect sliver, I have found this book really helpful. The backgrund to many different typs of silver products is exampled. eg spoons, tea sets, vesta cases. what I found most helpful was how to cleah silver properly.
Y**N
sehr informativ! guter Zustand
wenn Sie so lange Beschreibungen anfordern, gebe ich keine Bewertungen mehr ab. Das ist zu Zeit intensiv. Mit freundlichen Grüßen!
S**A
antique silver
Very good book.plenty of information for the beginer.easy to follow regarding understanding hallmarks. I would highly recomend this book to anybody thinking of collecting silver
M**N
Great book
A very informative and knowledgeable book which taught me a complete novice a great deal and gave me confidence in starting collecting items
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