American Pewter is a comprehensive guide to the history, production, and identification of American pewter. Written by John Barrett Kerfoot, an expert in the field, the book covers the origins of pewter in America, the development of the industry, and the different types of pewter produced. The book is organized into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of American pewter. The first section provides an overview of the history of pewter in America, including its introduction by European settlers and its ...
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American Pewter is a comprehensive guide to the history, production, and identification of American pewter. Written by John Barrett Kerfoot, an expert in the field, the book covers the origins of pewter in America, the development of the industry, and the different types of pewter produced. The book is organized into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of American pewter. The first section provides an overview of the history of pewter in America, including its introduction by European settlers and its evolution into a thriving industry. The second section explores the various types of pewter produced in America, including the different alloys used and the various forms and styles of pewterware. The third section of the book is devoted to the identification of American pewter, with detailed information on markings, hallmarks, and other identifying features. This section also includes a comprehensive glossary of terms and a guide to pewter restoration and care. Throughout the book, Kerfoot provides detailed descriptions and photographs of pewter pieces from various periods and regions, making it an invaluable resource for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in American decorative arts. With its thorough research and expert analysis, American Pewter is a must-have reference for anyone interested in this fascinating and important aspect of American material culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of American pewter to cart. $1.00, fair condition, Sold by Leslie Jephson rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Altamonte Springs, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1942 by Crown Publishers.
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Fair. No dust jacket. An unattractive reading copy with numerous flaws. 3 p. L., [ix]-xxii, 236 p. front., plates. 29 cm. Includes Plates. Blue cloth covered boards.
Add this copy of American Pewter to cart. $2.94, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published by NY: Bonanza Books.
Add this copy of American Pewter to cart. $2.99, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1960 by Bonanza Books.
Add this copy of American Pewter to cart. $3.47, very good condition, Sold by Booketeria rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Antonio, TX, UNITED STATES, published by Bonanza Books.
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Very Good in Good + jacket. Book Firm hinges, no owner marks in text, little wear to the cover. Dustjacket has some wear and smaller tears at edges. collectibles.
Add this copy of American Pewter to cart. $5.00, very good condition, Sold by Hawley Lane Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hannacroix, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1924 by Bonanza Books.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Prev. owner's name inside front board. xxii, 236 p. illus. 28 cm. Illustrations, Indices. Includes tables of makers, items, etc.
Add this copy of American Pewter to cart. $5.00, good condition, Sold by Bruce Irving rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Haworth, NJ, UNITED STATES, published by Bonanza.
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Good. No Jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Hard cover book, no dustjacket. Good conditon. Bonanza reprint of an earlier, 1924, book for the pewter collector.
Add this copy of American Pewter With Illustrtions From Photograohs By to cart. $5.06, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
Add this copy of American Pewter to cart. $5.93, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
Add this copy of American Pewter to cart. $7.00, very good condition, Sold by Basement Seller 101 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cincinnati, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1924 by BONANZA BOOKS.
Add this copy of American Pewter to cart. $7.04, good condition, Sold by Booketeria rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Antonio, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1976 by Gale Research Company.
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Good. No Jacket. Ex-Library Ex-library copy with no libraary pocket. Firm hinges. Large book so no priority or international orders please. collectibles.
