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100 1 _aHayden, Arthur,
_d1868-1946
245 1 0 _aChats on Old Sheffield Plate
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-01
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSheffield plate
653 _aPlate -- Collectors and collecting
653 _aHallmarks -- England
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48392
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