Author: Anon
Title: Catalogue of Silver Treasures from English Churches
Description: London, Christie's, 1955. Leather. An excellent catalogue for a Christie's auction of British ecclesiastical silverware, bound by Edmund Worrell and with illustrations of these treasures. This catalogue was produced for an auction in aid of the Historic Churches Preservation Trust, which took plate between January 5th and 30th, 1955. Bound by Edmund Worrall of Birmingham, with the original paper wraps bound in.With twenty-four plates bound to the rear of the work.With the small library stamp of Assay Office Library, Birmingham to the front endpaper. Birmingham Assay Office tests and hallmarks precious metals, and was founded in 1773. In a quarter crushed morocco binding. Externally very smart; spine is a little faded as to be expected. Small library stamp to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Christie's English Church Plate Antique Silver Silverware English Church Plate Not Stated


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