Silverplated Flatware [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Tere Hagan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silverplated Flatware | Publication Date: May 1, 1990

In this revised fourth edition, each pattern has current values for the fork, knife, and spoon with each illustration. Over 1,600 patterns are fully illustrated and include the date introduced, manufacturer's marks, and variations of pattern names. All values have been revised to reflect today's market. 2008 values.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book continues to be popular with collectors, having been in print since 1990. The hundreds of detailed drawings of silverplated forks, spoons, knives, and various servers help collectors quickly identify pieces.

About the Author

The late Tere Hagan was noted for her expertise on Silverplated Flatware, and her book, published in 1990, continues to be a top choice among collectors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 4 Rev Sub edition (May 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891454284
• ISBN-13: 978-0891454281
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Kitchenware
  • #13 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Precious Metals

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars ONLY GOOD AS A STARTER, June 15, 2001

By 

ERNEST CLAMAR (WILKES - BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Silverplated Flatware (Paperback)

I PURCHASED MY FIRST COPY OF THIS BOOK TEN YEARS AGO. IT HAD POOR DRAWINGS, MANY POOR PHOTO COPIES OF MANUFACTURERS LITERATURE, I WROTE TO THE PUBLISHER LISTING MANY ERRORS, AND SUBMITED MY FINDINGS HOPING TO BE HELPFUL TO THE AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER. I PURCHASED WHAT YOU ARE SELLING NOW AS AN UPDATE TO MY ORIGINAL BOOK. TO MY SUPRISE THE SAME ERRORS AND POOR DRAWINGS WERE JUST BEING REPRINTED. THERE WAS NO REAL UPDATE TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF PATTERNS. I EVEN SUBMITTED 132 PHOTOGRAPHS AND DRAWINGS OF PATTERNS NOT LISTED IN THIER BOOK. ONE OF THE PIECES LISTED AS UNKNOWN HAS A PATENT DATE ON IT. IT ONLY TOOK ME 15 MIN AT THE PATENT OFFICE TO FIND THE ORIGINAL PATENT SUBMISSION PAPERS, DRAWING AND NAME, AND AT THE TIME I WAS JUST A NOVICE STARTING TO LEARN, SINCE THEN I HAVE ADDED OVER 10,000 PIECES TO MY COLLECTION. MY INTENTION WAS TO ASSURE AN ACCURATE REFERANCE BOOK FOR PEOPLE TO USE. THIS IS NOT IT.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, but so much more is needed!, March 13, 2005

By 

Martha K. Guthrie "constant reader" (Englewood, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silverplated Flatware (Paperback)

I collect silverplate - mostly flatware, and have been studying it for several years. I'm not the authority - that's why I want to learn more!

First of all, this book needs to be updated. I think that there are many more collectors today with the advent of Ebay. My favorite pattern, Rogers Exquisite 1940 is listed as "S" or seldom collected but let me tell you, it is a hot commodity on Ebay. Conversely, my aunt's pattern, Rogers Ambassador 1919, is listed as "C" or collectible but the items do not bring as high a price as my Exquisite pieces do.

The index needs to be better cross-referenced, as others have noted. Photographs instead of line drawings of the patterns would be nice. Also, a bit more on the history of silverplate and the reasons for its peaks and dips in popularity would be nice.

I use my silverplate for everyday use and put it in the diswasher every day. It still looks great. I am not looking to preserve it but to use it to make my life more beautiful and gracious. Others would be more willing to buy it and use it if they knew the truth about this marvelously inexpensive collectible. It's so easy to quickly polish it up for a special occasion (and if you use it, it never tarnishes!) and - well, I almost feel like I should write a book myself!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for collect or inherit old silverplate, March 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Silverplated Flatware (Paperback)

This is a wonderful find...it picks up where the old Walter Drake catalog leaves off. Whether you are a serious antique hunter, have inherited Grandma's old silver plate flatware or (like me) need to compile a valuables inventory for household insurance, this book saves lots of time and frustration. One of the good things about this book is that it has virtually every flatware maker/pattern listed from the mid to late 1800's to the early 1970's. It is well organized, with large, easy to read samples of silverplate patterns. The only draw back is that the illustrations are drawings...not photos. This is a must have for anyone who is interested in American silverplate flatware! Happy hunting!