Table of Content
Contents Introduction Preface 8 A Simple Way to Identify Silver, Silver Plate, and Pewter 9 How Silver, Silver Plate, and Pewter Are Made 10 Parts of Representative Objects 14 Good, Better, and Best: Silver and Silver Plate 16 Good, Better, and Best: Pewter 18 How to Use This Guide 20 Information-at-a-Glance 21 Visual Key 22 Silver and Silver Plate Plates, Trays, and Related Objects 1-13 Spoons, Knives, Forks, and Related Flatware 14-36 Table and Bar Accessories 37-78 Tureens, Vegetable Dishes, Sugar Bowls, and Related Objects 79-94 Objects 79-94 Porringers, Bowls, Cake Baskets, and Related Objects 95-117 Teapots, Coffeepots, Pitchers, and Related Objects 118-150 Mugs, Cups, Chalices, and Beakers 151-179 Candlesticks, Lamps, and Related Objects 180-193 Boxes and Other Containers 194-209 Sewing and Desk Accessories and Other Personal Objects 210-239 Pewter Plates, Porringers, and Related Objects 240-259 Spoons and Ladles 260-265 Teapots, Coffeepots, Pitchers, and Related Objects 266-290 Mugs, Chalices, Beakers, and Related Objects 291-308 Candlesticks, Lamps, and Related Objects 309-322 Household Objects 323-338 Collecting Tools Caring for Your Collection 420 Flatware Patterns 422 Glossary 425 Illustrated Guide to American Makers and Marks 430 Price Guide 450 Picture Credits 465 Bibliography 466 Index 470
