Antique Hunter's Guide to American Silver & Pewter

The best, most convenient portable guides I have ever seen - a boon for the general collector. -Art & AntiquesFrom simple Colonial pewter candlesticks to elegant silver Victorian serving dishes, silver and pewter objects have long been valued and treasured as family heirlooms and highly popular collectibles. American Silver & Pewter presents more than 450 objects photographed, appraised and categorized specifically for the collector. Each photograph is accompanied by an extensive caption describing the piece's attributes, the year of manufacture, the maker, and hints for collectors such as the scarcity of the piece, its condition, and points to check before buying. An up-to-date price guide rounds out this invaluable guidebook.Donald L. Fennimore is the author of 'Antique Hunter's Guide to American Silver & Pewter', published 2000 under ISBN 9781579121440 and ISBN 1579121446.