Antique Pewter History Development Makers Marks Dates / Scarce Frmr Library Book

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CHATS ON OLD PEWTER
by H.J.L.J. Masse, A.A. Wyn, Inc., NY, 1949.
“English, Scottish and Irish pewter are discussed in detail, with ample reference to Continental pewter.  … the history, method of manufacture, description of marks, uses, and availability of genuine pewter articles will be of genuine interest.  While 17th century and 18th century specimens predominate, there are also some fine examples of other periods represented.”  This text covers by chapter: Advice to Collectors; Dealers’ Makers’ Dodges and Devices – Fakes; Pewter Prices; What is Pewter?; How is Pewter Made?; The Care and Repair of Pewter; Old Pewter and the Pewterers; What Was Made in Pewter; Church Pewter; The Decoration of Pewter;  Marks on Pewter  / Touch -Plates; Lists of Pewterers and Their Dates; Analytical Index to the Five Touch-Plates; and Index.  Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, this concise text is an indispensable resource reference work.
5.2” x 8” hardback with dust cover in fair condition (former library book).  276 pages plus photo plates.
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