Small and beautifully crafted, the small enamel box, or "Battersea" as it was widely known, is highly prized by antique collectors world-wide. Susan Benjamin traces its history from its origins in the 1740s through to modern-day incarnations. The enigmatic "Battersea" rarely carries any identifying marks, creating confusion for the would-be collector. Benjamin shows how pieces can be dated and sourced, revealing the characteristic traits of individual factories. With an enthusiastic yet scholarly text, accompanied by colour ...
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Small and beautifully crafted, the small enamel box, or "Battersea" as it was widely known, is highly prized by antique collectors world-wide. Susan Benjamin traces its history from its origins in the 1740s through to modern-day incarnations. The enigmatic "Battersea" rarely carries any identifying marks, creating confusion for the would-be collector. Benjamin shows how pieces can be dated and sourced, revealing the characteristic traits of individual factories. With an enthusiastic yet scholarly text, accompanied by colour illustrations, the book is aimed at both the collector and the amateur enthusiast.
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First Edition. Wraps. 4to. pp 128. Handsome production, with all edges gilt, in original publisher's blue faux leather boards, lettered gilt on spine. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. Signed by Susan Benjamin on the front endpaper. Limited edition of 500 copies, this being no. 174. ISBN: 0856130389 Fine in near fine slip-case.
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Used-Very Good. SIGNED copy VG hardback in VG-price-clipped dust jacket. Reprint, 1984. Signed 'with very best wishes' by author on title page. Short tear in top edge of dust jacket front panel.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
