Old English Plate

<p>Old English Plate: Ecclesiastical Decorative and Domestic Its Makers and Marks by Wilfred Joseph Cripps offers a comprehensive exploration of English silver craftsmanship. This meticulously researched volume delves into the history and artistry of Old English plate covering ecclesiastical decorative and domestic examples. With 122 illustrations and upwards of 2500 facsimiles of plate marks the book serves as an invaluable resource for collectors historians and enthusiasts. </p><p>Cripps provides detailed insights into the makers and marks of the period offering a deep understanding of the silversmiths and their techniques. This work is an essential reference for anyone interested in the rich heritage of English silver and its enduring legacy in the decorative arts.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>