Historic Silver of the Colonies and Its Makers - Francis Hill Bigelow - Bog

Historic Silver of the Colonies and Its Makers is a book written by Francis Hill Bigelow that explores the history of silver-making in the American colonies. The book covers the period from the early 17th century to the end of the 18th century and focuses on the work of the silversmiths who were active during this time. The book is divided into two main sections. The first section provides an overview of the history of silver-making in the colonies, including the development of different styles and techniques. It also covers the economic and social factors that influenced the production of silver during this time. The second section of the book is a detailed examination of the work of individual silversmiths. Bigelow provides biographical information about each silversmith and discusses their work in detail. The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations of silver pieces, as well as marks and signatures used by the silversmiths. Overall, Historic Silver of the Colonies and Its Makers is a comprehensive and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of American silver-making or colonial history more generally.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.