The Beauty of the Silversmith's Craft; Handbook of a Silver Collection at the J.B. Speed Art Museum

Moe, Edith Monroe - By the Donor

Published by J. B. Speed Art Museum, Louisville, Ky., 1981

About this Item

163 pages; bibliography; illustrated with 60 full page photos of items (collectors comments opposite), frontispiece in color; Appendices: Includes 'The Assay,' 'Silversmiths in England & America,' 'Hallmarks,' 'American Silversmiths' Marks,' etc. "This little book is designed to introduce a collection of old silver in a way that I hope will make each piece interesting to you." (How, where, & who made it; its use and social history; and its design part of art history.) Book condition: Cover has minor wear on one cover corner and the base of the spine. Owner's name and address is written inside the front cover. Four words are underlined on page 12. Otherwise the book is in nice condition.

Seller Inventory # 0004690

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Beauty of the Silversmith's Craft; Handbook of a Silver Collection at the J.B. Speed Art Museum
• Publisher: J. B. Speed Art Museum, Louisville, Ky.
• Publication Date: 1981
• Binding: Paper Cover
• Edition: No Additional Printings
• Condition: Very Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket