Old Silver And Old Sheffield Plate: A History Of The Silversmith's Art In Great Britain And Ireland - Hardcover

by Howard Pitcher Okie (Author)

""Old Silver And Old Sheffield Plate: A History Of The Silversmith's Art In Great Britain And Ireland"" by Howard Pitcher Okie is a comprehensive guide to the history of silver and Sheffield plate in Great Britain and Ireland. The book takes the reader on a journey through the development of the silversmith's art, from the earliest examples of silverware to the emergence of Sheffield plate, a cheaper alternative to solid silver. The first part of the book covers the history of silver, including the production of silver in the Middle Ages and the emergence of the guild system. The book then moves on to explore the rise of the Sheffield plate industry in the 18th century, which revolutionized the silversmith's art by allowing for the creation of high-quality silver-plated items at a fraction of the cost of solid silver. Throughout the book, Okie provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of some of the most important and influential pieces of silver and Sheffield plate, including tea sets, flatware, and candlesticks. He also discusses the techniques used by silversmiths to create these pieces, as well as the social and cultural context in which they were produced and used. ""Old Silver And Old Sheffield Plate"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of silver and Sheffield plate, as well as for collectors and enthusiasts of antique silverware. The book is beautifully illustrated with over 100 black-and-white photographs and is written in a clear and engaging style that makes it accessible to both experts and novices alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.