Dorothy T.,Rainwater with Donna Felger, photography by H. Ivan Rainwater In response to popular demand for this classic reference, this enlarged and renewed edition will be even more valued by historians and collectors. Long considered the bible by silverplate collectors, it has continued to be the most comprehensive reference in the silverplate world. This one volume contains a complete history of silverplating materials, the refining process, and design changes.Drawn from many sources, this lovely book has colour illustrations as well as over 500 line cuts and black and white photographs. There is also a chapter on the care and restoration of silverplate that contains much helpful advice for the collector. This new edition featuresfor the first timea price guide of current values. 177 x 254, over 1500 photos & illus. ,480 pages, hard cover

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