Description: Lavishly illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey of antique gold decorated porcelain, glass, metal, and enamelware objects of art. ANTIQUE GOLD AND ENAMELWARE IN COLOR by Howard Ricketts, Doubleday & Co., Garden City, N.Y., 1971. This comprehensive text begins with a discussion of “French snuff boxes and the impact of French fashion on the rest of Europe, together with scent bottles, patch boxes and other expensive portable accessories. Further chapters discuss English enamels from the Midlands and London, [as well as] Swiss Automata and allied objects of the early nineteenth century. Objects of vertu, like snuff taking itself, declined in the middle of the nineteenth century—goldsmiths and enamellers turned to the manufacture of larger objects and in this vein the mid-century goldsmiths of Paris as well as those in the fin de siecle in Vienna are discussed. The Limoges revivalists are given a chapter and the Russian contribution to this subject is examined concluding with a section devoted to Peter Carl Faberge, the greatest reviver of eighteenth century objects. The numerous illustrations, integrated with the text, show the development of these objects right up to the 1920’s.” Beautifully photographed, mostly in full color, this book will make a wonderful addition to the permanent reference library of collectors, dealers and curators of neo-classic styled decorative objects, embellished by goldsmiths and enamellers. Oversized 8.75” x 12” hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 124 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Phillipsburg, Kansas
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Brand: Enamelware & Gold
Primary Material: Gold
Country/Region of Origin: United States
Color: Gold
Style: Antique
Material: Pottery
Features: Enamelware
