Name/Title
A Century of Silver: The Courtauld Family of Silversmiths, 1710-1780Entry/Object ID
2010.004.08Description
The silver described in this book represents a unique selection of typical and rare pieces from the finest period of London silver-making, illustrating the development of style in the 18th century from Queen Anne to Rococo and early Neoclassicism. All the silver was produced or hallmarked by three generations of the Courtauld family. Contains chapters on the Courtauld family; the making and marketing of silver; silver for the new hot drinks (tea, coffee, chocolate), for candlesticks and correspondence, for dining and display; and on early Huguenot silver.
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. (softcover)Collection
Pamphlets, Guidebooks, Reports, Theses/DissertationsAcquisition
Accession
2010.004.Source or Donor
New Library Books Purchased (2010)Acquisition Method
PurchasedCredit Line
Restricted Book/Archives Acquisition Fund PurchaseLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Silverwork--England--London--History--18th centuryOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
P392Book Details
Author
Braham, HelenPublisher
Courtauld Institute GalleryDate Published
2003Call No.
NK7198 .C63 B73 2003ISBN
1903470145LCCN
2004478273Notes
Copy No.: 0Location
Location
Shelf
Books-PamphletsRoom
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Location
Room
Curator's OfficeBuilding
Nathaniel Russell HouseCategory
PermanentLocation
Building
NRH Research RoomCategory
PermanentGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: By Helen Braham.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 48).
Accompanies a display of the Courtauld family silver collection at the Courtauld Institute Gallery, opening in July 2003.
Requested by Brandy Culp, curator.Created By
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November 9, 2010Updated By
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April 5, 2023