Antique silver objects made for specific uses often reside in curio
cabinets but are little understood today. In the late 19th century,
many unusual novelties were created for various purposes. In this
new book, two experts of silver explain why and how they were used.
Here are calling card receivers, cane handles, tussie mussies,
perfumers, dresser sets, curling tongs, glove stretchers, ring
trees, lorgnettes, skirt lifters...flasks, cigar cutters, mustache
combs, watch stands...bodkins, sewing birds, hem gauges, needle
cases, pin holders, spool knaves, thimbles...memo books, page
turners, stamp boxes, bookmarks, paperweights, pen wipers, pounce
pots...baby rattles, tongue cleaners, ear picks, medicine
spoons...egg cups, muffineers, casters, and more. Now you can
identify your curios and gain understanding of their uses.
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