The box represents great temptation. "Open me" it says. The human cannot resist it; its charm is overwhelming. So too, is the charm of this remarkable book, in which antique boxes and tea caddies - along with the people who inspired, made, and used them - dance gracefully through the pages. The reader is guided through the aesthetic, cultural, and social influences of the years covered, accumulating a deep understanding of the form, decoration, and purpose of eighteenth and nineteenth century boxes. The extensive text covers wooden, tortoiseshell, ivory, papier m*^ach*/e, and lacquer boxes. There are chapters on Anglo Indian, Scottish, Irish, Penwork, Straw work, and Tunbridge ware boxes, as well as on boxes made for special purposes. Captions include complete descriptions, values, and circa dates for all boxes shown. The 905 images include original drawings, magnificent photographs of complete pieces, and close-ups illustrating the structure and decoration of boxes. This is an indispensable companion for box collectors and reflects fascinating information about cultural forces that shaped the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764316885
ISBN-13
9780764316883
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2314297
Product Key Features
Author
Antigone Clarke
Language
English
Topic
General, Kitchenware, Customs & Traditions, Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Dimensions
Item Length
12in
Item Width
9in
Item Weight
80.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Antique Boxes : 1700-1880
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Nk3665.C58 2003
Copyright Date
2003
Format
Hardcover
Lccn
2002-154630
Dewey Decimal
688.8
Intended Audience
Trade
Publication Year
2003
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, Social Science, Juvenile Nonfiction