Cork Silver and Gold: Four Centuries of Craftsmanship [Hardcover]

John R. Bowen (Author), Conor O'Brien (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2005 | ISBN-10: 1903464951 | ISBN-13: 978-1903464953

Chronicles the little-known work of silversmiths and goldsmiths in Cork Co. Ireland

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A splendidly fully illustrated catalogue ... the photograhy is first-class' Books Ireland 'An indispensable point of reference for collectors of Irish antiques' Antiques Magazine '"Cork Silver and Gold" is a superb book - art lovers will enjoy losing themselves in its pages' Evening Echo --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

John Bowen is CEO of the Bowen Group, a substantial construction and property company. An engineer by profession, he has had a lifelong interest in Irish provincial silver, with a special interest in the silver of Cork. Conor O'Brien is retired from the pharmaceutical industry. Over the years he devoted much free time to researching old Irish silver, partly in conjunction with the National Museum, and his findings have been published in specialist journals. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 220 pages
• Publisher: Collins Press (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903464951
• ISBN-13: 978-1903464953
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,311,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A history and a reference to any dedicated jewelry student studying Cork craftsmanship, January 9, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cork Silver and Gold: Four Centuries of Craftsmanship (Paperback)

Cork Silver And Gold: Four Centuries Of Craftsmanship was published to coincide with the exhibition in the Crawford Gallery Cork, but stands alone as well as the first to detail the work of Cork silversmiths and goldsmiths, and will appeal to specialty art collections. Both public and private holdings were culled for this feature: what results is a display which will serve as both a history and a reference to any dedicated jewelry student studying Cork craftsmanship.

5.0 out of 5 stars A history and a reference to any dedicated jewelry student studying Cork craftsmanship, January 9, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cork Silver and Gold: Four Centuries of Craftsmanship (Paperback)

Cork Silver And Gold: Four Centuries Of Craftsmanship was published to coincide with the exhibition in the Crawford Gallery Cork, but stands alone as well as the first to detail the work of Cork silversmiths and goldsmiths, and will appeal to specialty art collections. Both public and private holdings were culled for this feature: what results is a display which will serve as both a history and a reference to any dedicated jewelry student studying Cork craftsmanship.

5.0 out of 5 stars A history and a reference to any dedicated jewelry student studying Cork craftsmanship, January 8, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cork Silver and Gold: Four Centuries of Craftsmanship (Paperback)

Cork Silver And Gold: Four Centuries Of Craftsmanship was published to coincide with the exhibition in the Crawford Gallery Cork, but stands alone as well as the first to detail the work of Cork silversmiths and goldsmiths, and will appeal to specialty art collections. Both public and private holdings were culled for this feature: what results is a display which will serve as both a history and a reference to any dedicated jewelry student studying Cork craftsmanship.