1994, ISBN: 0859552071

[SR: 2487201], Hardcover, [EAN: 9780859552073], Michael Russell Publishing Ltd, Michael Russell Publishing Ltd, Book, [PU: Michael Russell Publishing Ltd], 1994-10-24, Michael Russell Pub… Mehr…

[SR: 2487201], Hardcover, [EAN: 9780859552073], Michael Russell Publishing Ltd, Michael Russell Publishing Ltd, Book, [PU: Michael Russell Publishing Ltd], 1994-10-24, Michael Russell Publishing Ltd, Arthur Grimwade, author of the standard work of reference "London Goldsmiths", now in its third edition and a sine qua non for all interested in English silver, joined Christie's in 1932 aged nineteen, as an assistant to the partner in charge of silver sales. This book is based on a diary of his life in the auction world of the day, from the time he joined Christie's until the start of war service in the Navy. When he began his career, which was to last until he retired as Christie's silver director in 1978, the bullion price of silver was 1s 2d per Troy ounce and matched Georgian table services could be bought under the hammer for one or two pence per ounce more. He is excited when four Paul Lamerie candlesticks realize 'over £200'; he visits stately homes on valuations (including a memorable stay at Woburn in 1940); he gives us glimpses of Christie's partners, leading dealers and characters of the salerooms, together with accounts of outstanding sales, such as the William Hearst English Silver, the Pierpont Morgan Miniatures, the great Henry Oppenheimer Old Master Drawings. The original diary entries are annotated to provide a graphic record of the placid, almost parochial nature of the art market of the Thirties - a far cry from the sophisticated international operation of today., 268230, Retail, 659910, Distribution, 268290, Management, 68, Business, Finance & Law, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 271704, Gold & Silver, 909444, Antiques & Collectables by Subject, 271674, Antiques & Collectables, 64, Home & Garden, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 909450, Jewellery, 909444, Antiques & Collectables by Subject, 271674, Antiques & Collectables, 64, Home & Garden, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books<

1994, ISBN: 0859552071

[EAN: 9780859552073], [PU: Michael Russell, Norwich], FINE METALWORK, SILVERWORK, ARTHUR GRIMWADE, CHRISTIE'S ;, Red cover with gilt lettering. Brown dust jacket with color illustration. … Mehr…

[EAN: 9780859552073], [PU: Michael Russell, Norwich], FINE METALWORK, SILVERWORK, ARTHUR GRIMWADE, CHRISTIE'S ;, Red cover with gilt lettering. Brown dust jacket with color illustration. 354 pp. 8 unnumbered pages of plates. Based on Arthur Grimwade's diary, this volume recounts Grimwade's experiences in the silver trade including his time at Christie's, where he would eventually rise to the role of silver director. VG/VG, slight shelf wear, otherwise clean<