- 1995 First Edition 239 pages
- Published by Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand
- Hard Cover Dust jacket. 416 B/W, 135 colour illustrations
- Condition: Very good
Gold and Silvermithin in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century New Zealand
The first published reference on the subject.
Immigrant artisans from Britain and Europe were quick to introduce the special character of their new country into their work, especially in the field of engraving and the use of pounamu or New Zealand jade.
As the nineteenth century progressed, locally trained artisans emerged and from the illustrations catalogue the continuing development of precious metalwork in New Zealand. There are testimonial pieces, religious and domestic ware, Masonic jewels, medals and personal jewelry. Over 100 makers' marks are reproduced.
This book is essential for auctioneers, collectors, antique dealers, librarians and museums. It is a book of New Zealand's heritage and provides a greater understanding of the art and precious metalwork in the Southern Hemishere.
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