{"product_id":"9781909741379","title":"European Silver in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Collection contains one of the finest ensembles of pre-twentieth-century European silver in the world. More than 350 works are catalogued in this volume,  the majority being manufactured in France, Germany, Russia, and the Netherlands, with a smaller number of pieces from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. An introduction on the history of collecting European silver is followed by catalogue entries on silver objects used for dining; serving and drinking tea, coffee, and chocolate; personal grooming; as well as desk accessories and church plates. Highlights include unusual German \u003ci\u003ekunstkammer\u003c\/i\u003e, (cabinet of curiosity') objects acquired by George IV, when their collection came into fashion with nobility across Europe in the seventeenth century.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e A fascinating and beautifully illustrated survey, this is the first study of European silver in the Royal Collection for more than a hundred year, bringing together research and new information on the subject. It will be an invaluable resource for students and collectors alike.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Collection Trust","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47033382895856,"sku":"9781909741379","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781909741379_p0.jpg?v=1763625261","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781909741379","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}