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The Open Salt Compendium
Jzyk, Sandra; Robertson, Nina
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Description for The Open Salt Compendium
Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 941 color photos. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JJPR; WCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 311 x 234 x 28. Weight in Grams: 41.
This stunning book is a must-have for all collectors of open salt cellars, featuring in-depth coverage of examples made with American and English art glass, English and French cameo glass, clear and colored pressed glass, figural French faïence, Russian enamels, porcelain, figural silver, and more. There are 941 full color plates showcasing over 3,500 open salts, many previously undocumented. These beautiful pieces were used before salt was processed to flow freely from a shaker. They sometimes held a block of salt which was chopped at with knives; other times they were used with diminutive salt spoons. The open salt became ... Read more
This stunning book is a must-have for all collectors of open salt cellars, featuring in-depth coverage of examples made with American and English art glass, English and French cameo glass, clear and colored pressed glass, figural French faïence, Russian enamels, porcelain, figural silver, and more. There are 941 full color plates showcasing over 3,500 open salts, many previously undocumented. These beautiful pieces were used before salt was processed to flow freely from a shaker. They sometimes held a block of salt which was chopped at with knives; other times they were used with diminutive salt spoons. The open salt became ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764315930
SKU
V9780764315930
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Jzyk, Sandra; Robertson, Nina
Sandra Jzyk has been collecting open salts for twenty-six years. A resident of Ticonderoga, New York, she majored in history and art appreciation at the University of Maine and feels antiques provide a perfect way to enjoy both fields. Nina Robertson has been collecting open salts for thirteen years, starting with a small collection amassed by her grandmother. She lives ... Read more
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