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This book provides Scottish genealogical information for families
connected to the freemen Edinburgh goldsmiths. Entries span a
period of more than 500 yrs from c. 1490 to the present and are
organized into a series of 214 family trees. Significant ancestral
locales are displayed in maps, diagrams and photos. Indexes of
goldsmiths are provided by surname, chronology of freedom dates and
family tree.
Compendium of Scottish Silver II is the most comprehensive catalog
of Scottish silver and gold published to date and is an essential
reference for readers of art, antiques and history. More than 6,000
descriptions of pieces from the 14th-21st centuries are organized
chronologically by category (e.g. bowls, mugs, flatware, teapots,
etc.) with 54 photos introducing categories. A timeline aids
readers in dating pieces and evaluating rarity, and a glossary
defines decorative arts terms. Expanded from the original
Compendium, a Cornell University Digital Library project,
Compendium II has more than 1,000 new listings of provincial, 19th
century and special collections silver. Additionally, there is a
guide to interpreting Scottish hallmarks and evaluating Scottish
silver designed to help the reader avoid common pitfalls.
Guide to the Edinburgh goldsmiths and apprentices. This volume
includes details of their maker's marks, training, output, and
demographics. The book is a must for those interested in British
silver. It is also important for other silver collectors and
researchers since many Edinburgh trained craftsmen immigrated
elsewhere.
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