Historic Silver of the Colonies and Its Makers

By Francis Hill Bigelow

Book Overview

Historic Silver of the Colonies and Its Makers is a comprehensive book that explores the history of silver-making in the American colonies. Written by Francis Hill Bigelow, the book provides a detailed account of the craftsmen who created silver objects in the colonies, as well as the styles and techniques they used. The book covers the period from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century, when silver-making was at its peak in the colonies.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of silver-making in the colonies. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of silver-making in Europe and its influence on the colonies. The subsequent chapters delve into the various styles and techniques used by colonial craftsmen, including the use of engraving and chasing, the creation of hollowware and flatware, and the production of silver coins.Throughout the book, Bigelow provides detailed descriptions of the various silver objects created by colonial craftsmen, including tankards, teapots, spoons, and candlesticks. He also discusses the marks and hallmarks used by colonial silversmiths to identify their work, and provides examples of these marks.Historic Silver of the Colonies and Its Makers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of silver-making in America. It is filled with detailed information and beautiful illustrations of colonial silver objects, making it a must-read for collectors, historians, and anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417991607
• ISBN13: 9781417991600
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"