College And Corporation Plate - Wilfred Joseph Cripps - Bog

College and Corporation Plate: A Handbook to the Reproductions of Silver Plate in the South Kensington Museum (1881) is a comprehensive guide to the collection of silver plate held at the South Kensington Museum in London during the late 19th century. The book was written by Wilfred Joseph Cripps, a renowned British authority on silver and goldsmiths' work, and was intended to serve as a reference tool for collectors, scholars, and students of silver plate.The book is divided into two main sections. The first section provides an overview of the history of college and corporation plate, including its origins, development, and various styles and designs. Cripps also discusses the materials and techniques used in the production of silver plate, as well as the role of the goldsmith and the various marks and hallmarks used to identify silver plate.The second section of the book is a detailed catalog of the silver plate collection at the South Kensington Museum. Cripps provides descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of pieces of silver plate, including cups, goblets, flagons, and other vessels, as well as plates, dishes, and other decorative objects. Each item is accompanied by information about its history, provenance, and significance, as well as notes on its design, decoration, and craftsmanship.Overall, College and Corporation Plate: A Handbook to the Reproductions of Silver Plate in the South Kensington Museum (1881) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and art of silver plate, and a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian-era museums and collections.From Celebrated English Collections.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.