Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware: Value & Identification Guide (Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles) (Paperback)

by Mark F. Moran (Author)

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Product Description
Sterling silver flatware continues to be highly collectible, especially as family collections are passed down to each new generation. In this new standard to sterling silver, noted antique expert Mark Moran lists thousands of sets of sterling, complete with identifying photos, and their current prices. He covers pieces from all the major American manufacturers, as well as selected English and European manufacturers in this essential guide to prominent silversmiths, manufacturers, and patterns. He also provides an overview of what to look for, condition reports, history, and descriptions.

*Current price guide for keepers of the family's treasures

*1200 identifying photos of sterling, including 16 color pages

*Covers major American, English, and European manufacturers

About the Author
Mark F. Moran is an author and antiques dealer specializing in vitage folk art, Americana, prints and paintings. In addition to compiling reference books on antiqu American and European furniture, metalwares, clocks,and sterling silver flatware, he has written for numerous national antiques magazines covering shows and auctions. He resides in Rochester, Minnesota.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (May 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873496086
• ISBN-13: 978-0873496087
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #204,328 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat Disappointing........, July 27, 2003

By A Customer

As an avid collector of sterling silver flatware I am grateful for any new publication relating to pattern identification. Unfortunately, this guide is somewhat disappointing. The pattern illustrations and photographs range in quality from fairly good to down right poor. There is no section on hallmarks, an essential element in the identification of flatware patterns. Warman's guide is primarily a price list. As Moran correctly points out in his introductory remarks, merely a "ballpark" valuation. Nevertheless, while not a definative work, one should consider adding this guide to their sterling flatware reference library.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Even More Disappointed..., January 7, 2006

By	Collector2006 - See all my reviews

I wish I had read the above review before I spent my money on this book. I think if someone is going to sell an identification "guide" for a specific category of goods and they are only going to cover a representative selection of that category, they should at least be honest about it on the cover. The cover of this one should say "If you only need a few photos from each manufacturer and you don't need makers' marks to help you IDENTIFY your silver, then this book is for you!!!"

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super resource!, August 24, 2006

By	bebe*smom (East Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews

This book is a very useful resource if you deal in sterling silver flatware as it provides actual photographs, not drawings of the handles of each patter. The other benefit this book provides is that you can identify the pieces based on size -- and accurately call a piece by the proper name. Each pattern has a list of many available pieces and their value. I use this book alot and bought one for by business partner -- anyone who deals in sterling flatware should have a copy!