EDWARD WENHAM - Old Silver For Modern Settings

London England, Spring Books, 1964. 1st Spring Book Edition, Binding: Cloth, Edgar Holloway Good/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Hardback The author, is not naive enough to suggest that if we only know where to look we can fill our homes with rare but inexpensive silver; but in confining himself mainly to eighteenth century silver such as is still freely obtainable, he points out that beautiful silverware can be bought through reputable dealers at not excessively outrageous prices and used in modern homes without appearing out of place or wilfully ostentatious. He intrdocues his book with a clear and concise explanation of 'hallmarks' - how to read them with a view to correct identificaion of date and locality. A brief explanation of traditions ascribed to silver objects in Tudor and Stuart times then ushers in his main therem - a description of the distinctive features of silver from the days of Queen Anne to Victoria - the austere style of the early eighteenth century, the intricate rococo of George II's reign, the neo-classic or Adam stye of the later Georges. He also devotes chapters to Scottish and Irish silver. Many of the fine articles described by the author are illustrated in the 90 line drawings and 28 photographs. A chapter on the tricks of the faker and the ways to detect forgeries provides a valuable and entertaining pendant to a refreshingly informative book. Illustrated. Some names probably to previous owner to inside cover. Slight browning to pages. Wear and tear to D/J.