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Routledge
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Routledge
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Routledge
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First Published in 2005. Silver is unique among the decorative arts in that its raw material is both inherently valuable and infinitely reusable. Its ownership has been a social bench-mark and its form has exercised the skills of sculptors, designers, chasers and engravers, but ultimately it could be, and normally was, melted down and refashioned quite without sentiment. Because of this constant... Read more
PART 1: HISTORY
1. Medieval
2. Tudor
3. Stuart
4. Early Georgian
5. Mid-Georgian to Regency
6. From Victoria to the Present Day
PART 2: CRAFT, COMPANY AND CUSTOMERS
7. 'Touch', assay and hallmarking
8. Techniques of the Silversmith
9. London, the COuntry an the Colonies
PART 3: DESIGN AND ORNAMENTATION
10. Heraldry as Ornament
11. Engraving and Engravers
12. Alien Craftsmen and Imported Designs
PART 4: SILVER AND SOCIETY
13. Antiquaries, Collectors and Fakers
14. The Sociology of Silver: Gifts and Obligations
Biography
Philippa Glanville Assistant Keeper, Department of Metalwork, Victoria & Albert Museum
