Antique Pewter Brass Copper Sheffield Plate – History Types / Scarce 1905 Book

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OLD PEWTER, BRASS COPPER AND SHEFFIELD PLATE
by N. Hudson Moore, Frederick A. Stokes Co., NY,
1905 First Edition
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This first edition book is a colector's item in itself. One hundred and five pieces of old and wonderful ware are illustrated, most of them reproduced in this volume for the first time.  To facilitate the classification, a list of Continental, English, Scottish, and such American names as could be found have been added to this valuable collector’s item.  In many cases, if even part of the name remains, the piece can be identified.  The details of manufacture, the style of decoration, the correct weight of the different pieces of ware are all given.”
This comprehensive text reviews by chapter:  Foreign Pewter; English and American Pewter; Brass Ware; Copper Utensils; Sheffield Plate; Sheffield Manufacturers of Close Plate; Marks and Names Found on Foreign Pewter; List of English Pewterers; Some American Pewterers; an Index.  105 illustrations provide an invaluable guide to collectors of pewter.  This volume also includes information on makers and marks.  "Both for the expert and the amateur, this volume will provide valuable material for reading and reference."
5.8" x 8.2" color-imprinted hardback in good condition.  229 pages plus photo
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