Author : Sarah-Katharina Acevedo
Publisher : Hirmer Verlag GmbH
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,95 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Meissen porcelain
ISBN : 9783777421377
Powdered tobacco, originally used in Europe as a medicine, became a fashionable stimulant in high society during the eighteenth century. Precious little containers, known as tabatieres (snuffboxes), were important accessories for elegant ladies and gentlemen. The publication presents 121 of the finest snuffboxes. Essays by S.-K. Acevedo, B. Beaucamp-Markowsky, H. Ottomeyer, U. Pietsch, J. Weber"
Author : Lilla S. Perry
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 39,87 MB
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1462909604
Chinese Snuff Bottles is invaluable document for all interested in the history of Chinese art. It is also a lucid and fascinating guidebook for the collector or would be collector, both of snuff bottles and other products of Chinese craftsmanship. All the skills and ingenuity of the Chinese artisans were lavished upon the production of these tiny bottles, making them pre-eminent representatives of the best in Chinese craftsmanship. This classic art history book is the first full account in any language of this facet of Chinese art. It includes a comprehensive treatment of the origins and development of the snuff bottle in China as well as over 150 actual-size reproductions, the majority in full color. It is a fascinating story by an enthusiastic collector, who captivated by the beauty and ingenuity found in these bottles, had the interest to delve into the historical background techniques of manufacture, kind and quality of materials, classification and organization of types, and the like, as well as a delightfully informal style with which to communicate her wide knowledge and enthusiasm to the reader.
Author : Catherine Jestin
Publisher :
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 20,86 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Snuff boxes and bottles
ISBN : 9780930606633
Author : Kurt Vonnegut
Publisher : Random House
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 47,29 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0099282968
Before the Golden Age of magazines drew to a close half a century ago, a young PR man at General Electric sold his first short story to one of the doomed publications. By the time he'd sold his third, he decided to quit GE and join the likes of Hemingway
Author : Henry Harland
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 35,7 MB
Release : 1903
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
Author : Bob C. Stevens
Publisher : Weatherhill, Incorporated
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 15,80 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Out of print for more than 10 years, this exceptional book has become a rare item sought after by collectors for many years. This important limited edition reprint is inevitable and fulfills the growing need of new collectors for reliable and useful reference on the subject. This book is produced in Japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. Each copy is hand-numbered. It covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discusses the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals. Moreover, it includes extensive bibliography useful for further research.
Author : Rosemary Stevens
Publisher : Berkley Publishing Group
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,89 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Courts and courtiers
ISBN : 9780425179482
"After receiving a series of death threats by post, the Prince of Wales feels that some time spent away from London will calm his frazzled nerves. So he escapes to Brighton where Beau Brummell joins him as a guest. With guards posted at every door, the atmosphere is tense especially under the scrutiny of Sir Simon. Hired by the Prince as his personal "food-taster," the odious baronet is a poor substitute for the polite company of London society that Beau is used to."--Jacket.
Author : Douglas Bennett
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 20,75 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Author : Henry C. Hitt
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,27 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Author : John Culme
Publisher : Acc Art Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,86 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781851497829
British Silver Boxes 1640 to1840 catalogues the remarkable diversity and depth of the Lion Collection. Assembled with a passionate and discerning eye over several years, the collection has been distilled to include only the most interesting, rare and varied of antique British silver boxes. The featured boxes were made predominantly to carry snuff and tobacco, and the book provides fascinating insight into the habits and customs that shaped their development. A handful of nutmeg graters, vinaigrettes and counter boxes of particular interest or rarity are also included. Maker's marks are given when present, and many of the boxes' engravings and details are explored, often providing clues about the objects former owners. Arranged chronologically, enabling the reader to chart the development of British silver boxes over the course of two centuries, the boxes have been expertly photographed and researched. Details of provenance and other literary references help to complete the story of each piece in the collection. Contents: Acknowledgements; Foreword; Introduction; Note from the Collector to the Reader; 17th century; 18th century; 19th century; Bibliography; Index of Makers Marks; Pictorial Index.
