Chats on Old Sheffield Plate by Arthur Hayden
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"Chats on Old Sheffield Plate" by Arthur Hayden is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a detailed exploration into the art and craft of Sheffield plate, a method of producing silver-plated objects, detailing its techniques, history, and the artisans involved. This volume functions as a companion to another work on old silver, emphasizing its artistic qualities and shedding light on the significance of this
craft in the context of material culture. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the evolution of Sheffield plate, beginning with the origins of its creation, which arose through chance around the mid-18th century. It discusses Thomas Boulsover’s pivotal discovery that bonded copper and silver, leading to the widespread manufacturing of silver-plated wares. Hayden highlights the economic and artistic importance of Sheffield plate, noting its appeal to collectors, and elaborates on the craftsmanship that characterized this period, while also addressing legislative challenges posed by traditional silversmiths. The author subtly intertwines the historical narrative with insight into the artistry of plated ware, setting the stage for a discussion that is both informative and engaging for those interested in decorative arts and antiques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hayden, Arthur, 1868-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chats on Old Sheffield Plate |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament |
| Subject | Sheffield plate |
| Subject | Plate -- Collectors and collecting |
| Subject | Hallmarks -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48392 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48392-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 693 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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