ENGLISH SILVER SPOONS by Michael Snodin
This
is a good and inexpensive introductory book to spoon collecting, illustrating
the types and styles of spoons available from great rarities such as Buddha
knops to common occurrences like salt spoons. The 9-page introduction discusses
hallmarks, construction, development, and fakes. The remainder of the book deals
with the spoons from Wrythen knops of the 14th Century, through all
the major styles and developments until the 19th Century, where a
there is a brief look at some of the more interesting patterns and types of
spoon.
A beginners’ book to the world of spoons: easy and interesting to read, giving a good insight to how spoons have developed over the centuries. There are illustrations of all the major spoon forms, including Apostle spoons, Seal tops, Slip tops, Trefids, etc.
Rating ****
Hardback
80 pages 165 x 230mm
Published: 1974
Revised: 1982
Publisher: Charles Letts Books Ltd.
PURCHASE PRICE: £16 + £3.50 p&p (UK)
AVAILABLE: YES