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Book Description
In this richly illustrated book, Richard Osterberg provides a thorough look at the sterling silver utensils which have entranced collectors throughout the years. The perfect complement to the crisp linen, fine china, and elegant crystal of a well-set dining table, sterling silver flatware by many of the most renowned makers and in the loveliest of patterns is pictured here. While sterling silver patterns can be simple or elaborate, this book makes clear that all of them are beautiful. From delicate berry spoons to poultry shears, bouillon ladles, and carving sets, individual place settings and serving pieces are organized in chapters to make matching your pieces an easy task. A newly updated price guide and helpful research charts are included for use with your own collection.
About the Author
Richard Osterberg is a professor of education at California State University, Fresno. An avid collector, he has had an abiding love of sterling silver flatware since his own college days.
Sterling Silver Flatware for Dining Elegance: With Revised Price Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors),Richard Osterberg,Nancy A. Clark,Schiffer Publishing,0764308904,19th century,20th century,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Art & Art Instruction,Catalogs,General,History,Patterns,Silver flatware,Silver, Gold & Other Metals
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