{"product_id":"1915-chats-on-old-silver-by-arthur-hayden-antique-silver-reference-book","title":"1915 Chats On Old Silver by Arthur Hayden Antique Silver Reference Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   1915 Chats On Old Silver by Arthur Hayden Antique Silver Reference Book\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n           \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n            Chats On Old Silver\n           \u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/font\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n           \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n            By Arthur Hayden\n           \u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/font\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n          Published by T. Fisher Unwin Ltd: London 1915 1st Edition\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n           \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n            \"\n           \u003c\/span\u003e\n           \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n            Arthur Hayden's Chats on Old Silver, first published in London in 1915 by T. Fisher Unwin, stands as a refined and accessible guide to the history, craftsmanship, and appreciation of antique silver. Written in an engaging, conversational style, the work forms part of Hayden's well-regarded \"Chats\" series, aimed at collectors and enthusiasts seeking both practical knowledge and cultivated insight. The book explores the evolution of silverware across key English periods, with particular attention to stylistic developments, craftsmanship, and the social context in which these objects were created and used.\n           \u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/font\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n           \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cbr\u003e\n           \u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/font\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n           \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n            Richly illustrated with a frontispiece and ninety-nine full-page plates, the volume provides detailed visual reference points that complement Hayden's discussions of form, ornament, and function. From early domestic pieces to more elaborate Georgian and later examples, the text carefully explains identifying features such as maker's marks, hallmarks, and regional characteristics, offering the reader a foundation for recognising authenticity and quality. Hayden's commentary balances technical knowledge with an appreciation for artistry, making the subject approachable without sacrificing depth.\n           \u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/font\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n           \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cbr\u003e\n           \u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/font\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n           \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n            As both a reference and a collector's companion, Chats on Old Silver reflects the early twentieth-century revival of interest in antiques and connoisseurship. Its enduring appeal lies in its clarity, elegance, and practical usefulness, serving equally well as an introduction for newcomers and a nostalgic period guide for seasoned collectors. This volume will particularly appeal to collectors of antique silver, students of decorative arts, and admirers of Edwardian-era scholarship and design.\"\n           \u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/font\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. There are no inscriptions or gift markings. Inside hinges split and covers wobbly but secure. No loose pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont color=\"#008076\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"5\"\u003e\n     \u003cu style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/u\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      Size 21cm x 14.5cm x 3.5cm - 424 Pages\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668530483339,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/b11cac72-66eb-4894-ba10-a1ff19f20732.jpg?v=1776566448","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1915-chats-on-old-silver-by-arthur-hayden-antique-silver-reference-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}