The Collector's Dictionary of the Silver and Gold of Great Britain and North America

The Collector's Dictionary of the Silver and Gold of Great Britain and North America
Title The Collector's Dictionary of the Silver and Gold of Great Britain and North America PDF eBook
Author Michael Clayton
Publisher
Pages 481
Release 1985
Genre Goldwork
ISBN 9780090762576

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The Collector's Dictionary of the Silver and Gold of Great Britain and North America

The Collector's Dictionary of the Silver and Gold of Great Britain and North America
Title The Collector's Dictionary of the Silver and Gold of Great Britain and North America PDF eBook
Author Michael Clayton
Publisher ACC Distribution
Pages 502
Release 1985
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN

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Silver at Williamsburg

Silver at Williamsburg
Title Silver at Williamsburg PDF eBook
Author John A. Hyman
Publisher Colonial Williamsburg
Pages 148
Release 1994
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN 9780879351250

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Colonial Williamsburg's extensive collection of silver drinking vessels is the legacy of three distinct sensibilities and reflects different philosophies of collecting over six decades.

Eighteenth-century English Porcelain in the Collection of the Indianapolis Museum of Art

Eighteenth-century English Porcelain in the Collection of the Indianapolis Museum of Art
Title Eighteenth-century English Porcelain in the Collection of the Indianapolis Museum of Art PDF eBook
Author Indianapolis Museum of Art
Publisher Indiana University Press
Pages 288
Release 1987
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN 9780936260112

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"This very thorough catalogue, with excellent footnotes and bibliography, firmly places the subject in its broadest context." --Apollo Covers approximately 95 pieces, representing Chelsea, Bow, Derby, Worcester, Chamberlain-Worcester, Caughley, Longton Hall, Spode, and Hilditch and Sons.

Chocolate

Chocolate
Title Chocolate PDF eBook
Author Louis E. Grivetti
Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Pages 1556
Release 2011-09-20
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 1118210220

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International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) 2010 Award Finalists in the Culinary History category. Chocolate. We all love it, but how much do we really know about it? In addition to pleasing palates since ancient times, chocolate has played an integral role in culture, society, religion, medicine, and economic development across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. In 1998, the Chocolate History Group was formed by the University of California, Davis, and Mars, Incorporated to document the fascinating story and history of chocolate. This book features fifty-seven essays representing research activities and contributions from more than 100 members of the group. These contributors draw from their backgrounds in such diverse fields as anthropology, archaeology, biochemistry, culinary arts, gender studies, engineering, history, linguistics, nutrition, and paleography. The result is an unparalleled, scholarly examination of chocolate, beginning with ancient pre-Columbian civilizations and ending with twenty-first-century reports. Here is a sampling of some of the fascinating topics explored inside the book: Ancient gods and Christian celebrations: chocolate and religion Chocolate and the Boston smallpox epidemic of 1764 Chocolate pots: reflections of cultures, values, and times Pirates, prizes, and profits: cocoa and early American east coast trade Blood, conflict, and faith: chocolate in the southeast and southwest borderlands of North America Chocolate in France: evolution of a luxury product Development of concept maps and the chocolate research portal Not only does this book offer careful documentation, it also features new and previously unpublished information and interpretations of chocolate history. Moreover, it offers a wealth of unusual and interesting facts and folklore about one of the world's favorite foods.

The Guennol Collection

The Guennol Collection
Title The Guennol Collection PDF eBook
Author Ida Ely Rubin
Publisher Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pages 353
Release 1975
Genre Art
ISBN 0870992759

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English, Irish, & Scottish Silver at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

English, Irish, & Scottish Silver at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Title English, Irish, & Scottish Silver at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute PDF eBook
Author Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Publisher Hudson Hills
Pages 606
Release 1997
Genre Orfèvrerie (Objets)
ISBN 9781555951177

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In this stunning catalog, Wees, curator of decorative arts at the Clark Art Institute, shares her extensive knowledge of silver. Robert Sterling Clark, who established the Art Institute in 1955, preferred Huguenot silver? especially that of Paul de Lamerie? so his collection, which contains typical objects from the early 16th to the mid-20th centuries, is especially rich in 18th-century examples. Wees arranges this collection according to general function ("Dining," "Lighting," etc.) and prefaces each chapter with exhaustively footnoted essays. She accompanies each item with crisp black-and-white photographs, a wealth of description, and helpful commentary. Analogous to Kathryn Buhler's standard catalog of American silver in Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, this is a wonderful tool for researching makers and hallmarks, comparing stylistic elements, or just marveling at the beauty of an extraordinary collection. While not intended to be a historical compendium, this informative, visual feast belongs in all silver reference collections and will also certainly appeal to individual collectors. 19 colour & 1,222 b/w illustrations