Description

Schroder, Timothy B.: The Gilbert Collection of Gold and Silver. Los Angeles Country Museum of Art. London Thames and Hudson Ltd. 1988 – 688 pages. With a lot of illustrations, partially in color. Black, gilt stamped, original cloth binding and an illustrated dustjacket. 28×24 cm * Table of Contents: Introduction – British Gold and Silver. Page 31 – Continental European Gold and Silver. Page 483 – American Silver. Page 633 – Indian Silver. Page 643 – Goldsmiths’ Biographies. Page 650 – Glossary. Page 667 – Bibliograhy and Exhibitions. Page 672 – Index Page 683-688. As can be seen by looking at the details above, English Gold and Silver are the dominant focus, With Continential Gold and Silver coming next. The other sections are small. This book is a Academic catalogue. It aims to tell scholars with an interest in Silver and Gold, along with Museums, dealers etc what is in the Gilbert Collection. Beautiful copy