Perry, Jane
A Collector's Guide to Peasant Silver Buttons
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847998507
- author:
- Perry, Jane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lulu Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 188
- Dimensions:
- 29.2 x 20.6 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- ART / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Collector's Guide to Peasant Silver Buttons by Jane Perry is a comprehensive reference for identifying and dating various types of peasant silver buttons. The book features over 600 detailed illustrations of buttons from Europe, Asia, and America, showcasing their distinctive patterns, construction methods, and markings. To aid in the identification process, the guide includes close-up photos and line drawings of button backs and shanks, as well as an invaluable list of main silver marks found on peasant buttons. This resource is primarily geared towards button collectors but will also appeal to those interested in old silver jewellery. With its meticulous attention to detail and wealth of information, this book provides a valuable tool for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of peasant silver buttons.