[Rarebooks] FS: 1910 Book on Malasian Silverwork

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Roth, H. Ling. ORIENTAL SILVERWORK: MALAY AND CHINESE. A HANDBOOK FOR 
CONNOISSEURS, COLLECTORS, STUDENTS AND SILVERSMITHS.

London; Truslove & Hanson Ltd.: 1910.

H. Ling Roth was Curator at the Bankfield Museum in Halifax, and was able 
to locate a large private collection of Malay silver which he made the 
focus of an exhibition at the museum several years before he wrote this 
book. This book is a loving tribute to the art of the Malay silversmith, 
illustrated with examples from the collections of Cecil Wray, W.A. Luning, 
Leonard Wray and Dr. Chas. Hose.

Roth was an eager student and keen observer, and includes a very perceptive 
and enthusiastic introduction in which he explains the techniques employed 
by the smiths of the Malay peninsula, and the place silver has in the lives 
of its owners there. The catalog of pieces features clear photographs and 
descriptions which run from thumbnail length to extensive, with Roth's deep 
knowledge of, and appreciation for, the Malay work very evident. Hardcover. 
9"x11.5", 300 pages, 170 b/w illustrations; original silver-lettered blue 
cloth covers; light wear, endpapers a bit toned, but a very nice copy. 
[08153] $250.00

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