[Rarebooks] fs: Good Books on Antique Silver

[Joslin Hall Rare Books, ABAA]

- - - - These are a selection from the 267 books in our new printed catalog 
"BOOKS ON SILVER AND SILVERSMITHS" which is now being mailed. Let us know 
if you would like a free copy.


Clarke, Hermann F. & Henry W. Foote. JEREMIAH DUMMER, COLONIAL CRAFTSMAN & 
MERCHANT, 1645-1718. Boston; Houghton-Mifflin Company: 1935. Limited to 225 
copies. The second volume in what was eventually a series of four volumes 
on 17th century American silversmiths. Dummer was one of the earliest 
New-England born silversmiths, and apprenticed with John Hull. Clarke was 
able to locate and describe 108 pieces of Dummer's work, and also discusses 
Dummer's engraving of a plate for Connecticut currency in 1709. Henry Foote 
contributed the chapters concerning Dummer's possible work as a portrait 
painter. The list of 153 subscribers to the book also makes interesting 
reading, giving a quick look at who was interested in the subject of 
Colonial silver in 1935. The usual museums, libraries and leading 
collectors are all there, as well as Edsel Ford, and Boston silversmiths 
George Gebelein and Arthur Stone. Hardcover. 8"x10", 209 pages, plus 24 b/w 
plates.  Slipcased. A very bright and nice copy, about the best copy I have 
ever seen, or anyone is ever likely to find; one does not like to say 'as 
new' about a 70-year old book, but this is literally 'as new'. Slipcase 
with a little wear. [08915]  $450.00

Ellis, Hubert Dynes. A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE ANCIENT SILVER PLATE 
BELONGING TO THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF MERCHANT TAYLORS, WITH TWO 
ILLUSTRATIONS AND A TABLE OF MAKER'S MARKS. London; 1892. A charming small 
Company survey, with the plate illustrated in 2 group photos. The 
illustrations are real photos mounted on linen, which seems appropriate for 
a company of tailors... Hardcover. 7"x9", 21 pages plus 2 b/w real 
photographs mounted on linen plates. Pebbled blue covers with a gilt 
armorial decoration showing two camels rampant and a sheep... Some wear, 
but a nice copy.  [04925]  $250.00

Hood, William P., Jr.  TIFFANY SILVER FLATWARE, 1845-1905. WHEN DINING WAS 
AN ART.  Woodbridge; Antique Collectors' Club: 2003. Antique Tiffany silver 
flatware is highly sought-after, but collectors are often frustrated by the 
lack of available information on patterns and pieces. This definitive book 
relates the history of the silver flatware designed and made by Tiffany 
between 1869 and 1905, as well as flatware made by others and retailed by 
Tiffany between 1845 and 1876.  "The story is woven into the broader fabric 
of the history of flatware in general and that of dining and food. Based on 
research in the Tiffany Archives and elsewhere, this volume discusses and 
illustrates 23 Tiffany-made full-line patterns (plus variations) numerous 
not-full-line patterns and ten custom patterns. Detailed descriptions and 
superb photographs document the extraordinary creativity and craftsmanship 
that distinguished much of Tiffany &Co.'s prolific Victorian flatware 
production, including more than 125 piece types -many unique to Tiffany- 
used for eating and serving 50 food items or categories. Containing a 
wealth of well-referenced information set in efficiently organised and 
easily readable text, strengthened further by a detailed index, this book 
will be of interest to scholars as well as collectors". Hardcover, 
8.5"x11", 300 pages, 150 b/w and 250 color illustrations, dj. New. 
[90175]  $95.00

Jones, E. Alfred. THE OLD SILVER SACRAMENTAL VESSELS OF FOREIGN PROTESTANT 
CHURCHES IN ENGLAND. London; J.M. Dent: 1908. An elegant study of the 
silver of French, Dutch and German churches in England. The silver itself 
is of both English and foreign origin. Jones' 30 page introductory essay 
discusses the silver of foreign churches in England in general, as well as 
the churches he examined in particular, and also the development of 
ecclesiastical silver from the 16th century onward. Both the Introduction 
and the discussion of the pieces themselves in the catalog betray Jones' 
usual erudition, broad knowledge, and eye for detail. Hardcover. 10"x12", 
xxx + 48 pages, plus 22 b/w plates; light wear, a little toning, but a very 
nice copy.  [08154]  $250.00

Jones, E. Alfred. THE GOLD AND SILVER AT WINDSOR CASTLE.  Letchworth; Arden 
Press: 1911. Edition limited to 285 copies. Revolutions, wars, Royal debts- 
all have conspired to devastate the Royal Collections of antique silver in 
most European countries, with the exception of Russia. The other exception 
is England, whose Royal Collection is surveyed here by that quintessential 
English collection-monger, E. Alfred Jones. What can one say about the 
Royal Collection at Windsor Castle? It's pretty nice stuff... and elegantly 
presented to boot, in a book large and heavy enough to pave a driveway 
with. Hardcover. 13"x17", lxiv + 241 pages, plus 103 b/w 
plates.  [03262]  $800.00

Norman-Wilcox, Gregor.  ENGLISH SILVER CREAM JUGS OF THE EIGHTEENTH 
CENTURY. A Collection of Fifty Examples Loaned to the Museum by Mrs. 
William Bennett Munro. Los Angeles County Museum: 1952. A scarce little 
catalog illustrating the vast stylistic and decorative differences possible 
amongst what might be thought of as a relatively homogeneous group of 
items. The text flows quickly and gracefully, providing the reader with a 
good lesson in 18th century silver design. Hardcover. 6.5"x8.5", 46 pages, 
all 50 examples illustrated in b/w. Light wear.  [07222]  $125.00

Salter, John. WINE LABELS 1730-2003. A WORLDWIDE HISTORY. Woodbridge; 
Antique Collector's Club: 2005. This is the first comprehensive study of 
wine labels to be published since 1947, and it will become the standard 
study of the subject for decades to come. Written with the help of members 
of the Wine Label Circle, who have contributed to the text in accordance 
with their own specialist expertise, it explores the history of the 
development of not only the labels themselves, but also of the great 
collections. It examines the makers, places of manufacture and styles, and 
covers all sorts of labels, including silver, silver plate, gold, china, 
pottery, paktong, enamel, bone, aluminum, celluloid, brass, tin, gilt, 
mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, fabric, and other types of labels.  A 
large, heavily illustrated, simply superb study. Hardcover. 8.5"x11" 600 
pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. New. [90145]   $150.00

Salter, John. SAUCE LABELS, 1750-1950.  oodbridge; Antique Collectors' 
Club: 2002. Silver sauce labels first became popular in the 1750s, and 
quickly gained a place on any well-appointed dinner table.  This is the 
first detailed work on the subject of silver labels to adorn cruets  soy, 
vinegar and pickle bottles in the frame. Profusely illustrated and 
well-documented, this careful study will enthuse the glass-lover, silver 
collector and student of dining history. Salter examines the labels and 
illustrates hundreds of them, but he also delves into the garnishes and 
foods they were used for and how they were used and presented at table. 
Packed with photos of labels as well as old illustrations from vintage 
cookbooks and housekeeping manuals, this is a reference that has enough 
spice for the most adventurous of palates. Hardcover. 8.5"x12", 179 pages, 
color and b/w illustrations, dj; annotated. New. [90167]  $99.00

Sullivan, Kay. NEEDLEWORK TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES-A DUTCH TRADITION. 
Woodbridge; Antique Collectors' Club: 2004. A heavily illustrated book 
spanning the Middle Ages to the 20th century. "Until now, no one book has 
fully explored the rich tradition of needlework tools made in Holland and 
exported worldwide. Sewing tools of all types are represented: sewing sets, 
chatelaines, scissors, needle cases, pincushions, thimbles, tape measures, 
thread holders and winders, tambour tools and knitting accessories". There 
are also thimbles, many tools in silver and gold, and much more. Hardcover. 
9.5"x11", 225 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj; bibliography. New. 
[90165]  $59.50

Trigt, Jan Van. CUTLERY. FROM GOTHIC TO ART DECO. THE J. HOLLANDER 
COLLECTION. Pandora: 2003. There are no words to adequately describe the 
534 sets of antique cutlery illustrated and described here. I'm not sure 
how anyone could eat while holding such objects- you'd just sit there, 
staring at the intricate details and wonderful carving or enamel or 
engraved work. One might literally starve while attempting to dine. There 
are knives and forks with handles of carved bone and ivory, decorated 
porcelain, gleaming enamels, chased, gilt or engraved silver, handles of 
coral and agate and other semi-precious stones, traveling cutlery of brass 
or mother-of-pearl... there are heads, stags, flowers, scrolls, bears, 
priests, angels, buxom women and bearded sages. There may even be buxom 
sages, I've lost track. Published at the time of the exhibition of the 
Hollander Collection at the Design Museum of Ghent in 2003. Essential for 
the lover of silver, and cutlery. Essential even if you don't love cutlery. 
It's that good. Hardcover. 10"x12", 298 pages, color illustrations, dj; 
bibliography. New. [90168]  $75.00

Wade, Barbara J. CUTLERY FROM THE FORT AT COTEAU-du-LAC, QUEBEC. Parks 
Canada, National Historic Parks & Sites Branch: 1982. A very scholarly 
study of the remains of knives, forks and spoons unearthed by archeological 
excavations at the site of the fort, which was active between 1779 and 
1837. Softcover. 8.5"x11", 103 pages, b/w and line illustrations; light 
wear. Bibliography.  [08126]  $75.00

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These are a selection from the 267 books in our new printed catalog "BOOKS 
ON SILVER AND SILVERSMITHS" which is now being mailed. Let us know if you 
would like a free copy.


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