Excerpt from The Pewter Collector: A Guide to English Pewter With Some Reference to Foreign Work
There is no need to thank individually those who lent me illustrations for the first edition, they are here thanked collectively once more for their help.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book comprehensively examines pewter and its role throughout ages. It explores its composition, manufacturing techniques, and utilization in domestic, religious, and various other settings. The book delves into pewter's historical significance, tracing its use from ancient times to the present day. It highlights pewter's unique characteristics and the artistry involved in its production, considering its evolution and the different forms it has taken over time. It analyzes the cultural impact of pewter, including its use in religious ceremonies, its association with guilds and regulations, and its presence in museums and private collections. The book concludes by emphasizing pewter's enduring legacy as a valuable and versatile material, showcasing its enduring appeal and the continued appreciation for its historical and aesthetic qualities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331593959_0
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