Pakton, a rare Chinese alloy, imported in small quantities during the 18th century, was used by European craftsmen to make domestic objects in imitation of silverware. The vital silver-coloured ingredient, nickel, was not identified in the west until the 2nd half of the 18th century. Keith Pinn's original research allows the full history of paktong in 18th century England to be pieced together. This well-illustrated study of more than 100 paktong pieces will help collectors and dealers identify and understand objects made ...
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Pakton, a rare Chinese alloy, imported in small quantities during the 18th century, was used by European craftsmen to make domestic objects in imitation of silverware. The vital silver-coloured ingredient, nickel, was not identified in the west until the 2nd half of the 18th century. Keith Pinn's original research allows the full history of paktong in 18th century England to be pieced together. This well-illustrated study of more than 100 paktong pieces will help collectors and dealers identify and understand objects made from this scarce and highly-prized Chinese metal.
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Add this copy of Paktong: the Chinese Alloy in Europe, 1680-1820 to cart. $56.08, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by Acc Art Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN: 9781851493241.
Add this copy of Paktong: the Chinese Alloy in Europe 1680-1820 to cart. $217.03, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Antique Collectors Club Dist.
Add this copy of Paktong: the Chinese Alloy in Europe 1680-1820 to cart. $72.19, good condition, Sold by Book Forest rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Rafael, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by ACC Distribution.
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Good. Binding is unblemished, text block is clean, boards straight, without highlights or markings. Rubbing/chipping to dust wrapper edges. Supporting Bay Area Friends of the Library since 2010. Well packaged and promptly shipped.
Add this copy of Paktong to cart. $116.54, new condition, Sold by Media Smart rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hawthorne, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Antique Collectors' Club Ltd.
Add this copy of Paktong: the Chinese Alloy in Europe 1680-1820 to cart. $134.49, new condition, Sold by discount_scientific_books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sterling Heights, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by ACC Distribution.
Add this copy of Paktong: the Chinese Alloy in Europe 1680-1820 to cart. $178.81, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Antique Collectors Club Dist.
Add this copy of Paktong: the Chinese Alloy in Europe 1680-1820 to cart. $221.56, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Antique Collectors Club Dist.
