[Rarebooks] FS: Paktong Metalware- Georgian Silver Substitute - 1/500

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“Paktong. The Non-Tarnishable 'Silver' Alloy Used for 'Adam' Firegrates 
and Early Georgian Candlesticks”

By W.D. John & Catherine Coombes. Published in Newport Mon by The 
Ceramic Book Company in 1970. Limited to 500 copies.

Paktong, an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel which imitates silver but 
is harder and does not tarnish, was developed in China and used for 
coinage for several centuries before it finally began to be smuggled to 
England in the late 18th century. The small amount available was used 
for fire-grates, andirons and candlesticks by leading manufacturers who 
could afford to pay for it. This was the first major study of 
English-made Paktong antiques.

Hardcover. 10"x12", 25 pages plus 1 color and 50 black & white plates. 
Full light-blue leather with gilt titles. Covers with some uneven 
fading, some cover scuffs and light wear. $40

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