Publisher's Synopsis
The Pewter Collector by H.J.L.J. Masse is a comprehensive guide to collecting pewter antiques. The book covers the history of pewter, the different types of pewter, and the methods used to make pewter items. The author provides detailed information on how to identify and evaluate pewter pieces, including marks, hallmarks, and other identifying features. The book also includes a section on caring for and cleaning pewter items. With over 200 photographs and illustrations, The Pewter Collector is an essential resource for anyone interested in collecting pewter antiques.1921. A guide to English Pewter with some reference to foreign work with numerous illustrations including the touches from four of the touch plates in the possession of the Pewterers' Company. Contents: On Collecting; Rubbings; Displaying Pewter; As to the Cleaning and Repairing of Pewter; A Few Don'ts; The Craft of the Pewterer; The Standards of Pewter; The Ornamentation and Decoration of Pewter; Pewter in the Home; Church Pewter; Pewter Marks; List of the Names of Pewterers; The Touch Plates; and Prices.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.
