Antique Silverware Flatware Types Dictionary Rare Book

SILVER FLATWARE DICTIONARY by Richard Osterberg and Betty Smith, A.S. Barnes & Company, Inc., London,1981 First Edition."An illustrated guide to identifying, collecting and using unusual examples of rare and out-of-production silver flatware. Until no, collectors and even dealers have had to search dozens of sources to identify a particular piece of silver flatware. It could be a demading, and often fruitless task to discover who manufactured the piece and exactly what function it served. All that has changed. SILVER FLATWARE DICTIONARY answers the long-standing need for a single reliable volume for serious silver enthusiasts. This book's lucid, detailed text and numerous [black-and-white] vivid illustrations provide a wealth of information on the origin and nature of a wide range of serving pieces and unusual elements of antique place settings. Readers quickly learn to identify such things as sandwich forks and asparagus forks, cheese scoops and lettuce spoons. They see how oyster forks, dessert spoons and fish sets fit into formal table settings used in earlier eras of more elegant and extensive dining. And examples of items produced by various firms are described and illustrated to facilitate identifying patterns and completing collections. This authoritative handbook is an ideal guide for anyone interested in unusual and antique silver. It discusses the variations within each category of sterling silver flatware, furnishes unusual knowledge about diverse patterns from various periods, and builds one's appreciation of the real-life needs that produced the pieces that have since outlived their original purpose." 7.2" x 10.2" hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in very good condition. 128 pages. Buyer pays $2.50 for shipping and handling. If multiple books are purchased for a single shipment, add $2.00 for each additional book. Rates vary for shipments outside the contiguous 48 states and for international mailings. We maintain on eBay an "online shelf" of generally out-of-print reference books on antiques and collectibles. If you would like to search for books in a particular subject category, please click on and bookmark the following link: USED BOOKS on ANTIQUES by CATEGORY . Use your browser's "back" key to return to this listing. If you would like to contact us directly and avoid eBay's intrusive email format, feel free to contact us by clicking on our email address: . ©2004 MULTIPLE BOOK PURCHASE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: Buy 3-5 books from our eBay auction site or eBay store and receive a 10% DISCOUNT and FREE shipping within the 48 United States. Buy 6-19 books from our eBay auction site or eBay store and receive a 20% DISCOUNT and FREE shipping within the 48 United States. Buy 20 or more books from our eBay auction site or eBay store and receive a 30% DISCOUNT and FREE shipping within the 48 United States. read more