Cape Silver & Silversmiths (Signed, deluxe quarter leather binding)

The work of silversmiths at the Cape of Good Hope from late 17th to mid 19th century. Early problems, training, output, marking, quality. With a definitive list of smiths and their marks.

Hardcover. English Balkema. 1976. ISBN: 0521787955. 172 pp with numerous illustrations. Good condition in the original blue cloth with gilt titling on spine and slightly edgeworn dw in protective plastic. End papers are slightly discoloured. Book No: 2500831