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Mother-of-Pearl Antiques and Collectibles
Michael Meyer
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Description for Mother-of-Pearl Antiques and Collectibles
Hardcover. Num Pages: 368 pages, 5063 color photos. BIC Classification: WCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 310 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2486.
For the first time in the English language, this important book explores the subject of mother-of-pearl (MOP) production and art in depth, and includes over 5,000 photographs of MOP artifacts. The project was undertaken with the express purpose of recording as much information on the historic use of mother-of-pearl, before this information is lost for good. Classifications by use, age, origin, and size make this an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and tradespeople alike. Mother-of-pearl has been part of humanity's aesthetics for thousands of years, but it was only in the 19th century that artisans reached their height of creativity, ... Read more
For the first time in the English language, this important book explores the subject of mother-of-pearl (MOP) production and art in depth, and includes over 5,000 photographs of MOP artifacts. The project was undertaken with the express purpose of recording as much information on the historic use of mother-of-pearl, before this information is lost for good. Classifications by use, age, origin, and size make this an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and tradespeople alike. Mother-of-pearl has been part of humanity's aesthetics for thousands of years, but it was only in the 19th century that artisans reached their height of creativity, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
368
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764345289
SKU
V9780764345289
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About Michael Meyer
Michael and Dawn Meyer of Australia have collected, thoroughly researched, and documented mother of pearl antiques and collectibles. Patricia Martin, who lives in the USA, is a professional writer. She also owns Home Farm Antiques with her husband Robert.
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