Antique New York City Silver & Silversmiths -Museum of the City 2-Volume Catalog

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Elegant Plate. Three Centuries of Precious Metals in New York City.
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Edited by Deborah D. Waters.
Published by the Museum of the City of New York in 2000.
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A wonderful, massive reference work, both a catalog of the fine collection of the museum and a study of various aspects of silversmithing in the city over the past centuries. The essays include "Taste, Trade, and Industry: Making and Marketing New York Silver" by Deborah Dependahl Waters; "The LeRoux and Van Dyck Families: Life as a Silversmith in New York City before 1750" by Kristan H. McKinsey; and "Gratitude and Glory: Silver and Gold Presentation Pieces in New York City History" by Gerald W. R. Ward. The catalog includes photographs and detailed descriptions of 434 objects of silver and other precious metals, including hollowware, flatware, and jewelry, from the 17th century to the present. There are also biographies of the craftsmen. A beautifully produced, important catalog.
2 volumes. Hardcover. 9"x11.5", 619 pages, 23 color and 357 black & white illustrations; slipcased. Minor wear.
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