Pewter Plate; A Historical & Descriptive Handbook

By H J L J Masse

Across candlelit tables and bustling taverns, pewter plates once framed the theatre of European life. Old pewter still speaks today. In this antique pewter handbook, H. J. L. J. Masse traces the history of pewter plate from humble service dish to prized heirloom. Clear and precise, his historical metalwork reference brings shape, weight and workmanship into focus so that readers can recognise quality, distinguish periods and appreciate the evolution of pewter tableware with new eyes. Drawing on museum collections and surviving household pieces, Masse examines antique European pewter ware as part of the decorative arts, setting early modern dining utensils and related metal household wares in their social and artistic context. Both a decorative arts reference book and a collectors guide to pewter, it serves as a dependable pewter reference for historians, a resource for antique collectors, and an antique silverware collecting guide for anyone drawn to the lustre of old table metal and the pleasures of metal household wares collecting. First published in the early twentieth century, Masse's study quickly became a touchstone for students of European decorative arts and remains valued by specialists and enthusiasts alike. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Ideal for casual readers intrigued by old craftsmanship as well as serious connoisseurs, this enduring handbook keeps the legacy of pewter plate alive at the modern table.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354481485
• ISBN13: 9789354481482
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"