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Antique Boxes - Inside and Out: For Eating, Drinking and Being Merry: Work, Play and the Boudoir - Hardcover
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- Antique Boxes - Inside and Out is the first large, comprehensive book on all types of antique boxes from diverse cultures
- The first book to emphasise contents and usage of boxes and help identify and define the nature of a particular box
- Includes vast numbers of illustrated examples with beautiful colour images accompanied by concise, readable text
- Coverage of many unusual, obscure and puzzling boxes, disclosing their stories
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Genevieve Cummins has been a collector of antiques for more than twenty years and is co-author (with Nerylla Taunton) of Chatelaines - Utility to Glorious Extravagance, now acknowledged as the definitive book on the subject. Initially she was interested in boxes for needlework but this rapidly spread to an interest in all boxes, especially those fitted for specific purposes.
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Antique Boxes: Inside and Out. For Eating, Drinking and Being Merry, Work, Play and the Boudoir.
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Antique Boxes: Inside and Out: for Eating, Drinking and Being Merry: Work, Play and the Boudoir
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Boxes are beguiling because they can have the double delight of an enticing exterior and the anticipation and satisfaction of a fully fitted interior. This comprehensive guide to the decoration, style, use and contents of all types of boxes from diverse cultures is the first book to cover both these aspects. The coverage of decoration and styles of boxes is remarkably complete and includes the traditional, the exotic and the eccentric. Folk art to Faberge, tea caddies to tinder boxes, medicine chests to music boxes, ditty to document, voting to vampire, painting, sewing and writing boxes are just some of the topics that are included. The result is a pictorial treat, the text lavishly illustrated with images of nearly 2,000 boxes. It is a most valuable reference book for the dealer and the collector alike. Seller Inventory # 00102679624
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Antique Boxes-Inside and Out: For Eating, Drinking and Being Merry
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Boxes are beguiling because they can have the double delight of an enticing exterior and the anticipation and satisfaction of a fully fitted interior. This comprehensive guide to the decoration, style, use and contents of all types of boxes from diverse cultures is the first book to cover both these aspects. The coverage of decoration and styles of boxes is remarkably complete and includes the traditional, the exotic and the eccentric. Folk art to Faberge, tea caddies to tinder boxes, medicine chests to music boxes, ditty to document, voting to vampire, painting, sewing and writing boxes are just some of the topics that are included. The result is a pictorial treat, the text lavishly illustrated with images of nearly 2,000 boxes. It is a most valuable reference book for the dealer and the collector alike. Seller Inventory # CIN1851495029VG
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Antique Boxes ? Inside And Out : For Eating, Drinking And Being Merry Work, Play And the Boudoir
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition, Book Club Edition. An authoritative First Edition and beautifully illustrated study of antique boxes, exploring their history, craftsmanship, function and collectability across several centuries. Written by renowned antiques specialist Genevieve Cummins, this comprehensive reference examines a remarkable variety of boxes including tea caddies, sewing boxes, writing slopes, snuff boxes, jewellery caskets, gaming boxes, stationery boxes and many other decorative and functional forms. The book discusses construction techniques, materials, decoration, regional styles and methods for identifying authentic examples. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs, Antique Boxes: Inside and Out remains an indispensable guide for collectors, dealers, auctioneers, restorers and enthusiasts of English and European decorative arts. A highly regarded reference work that combines scholarly research with practical collecting advice. Shipping Notice: Please note that international shipping costs are estimated. Additional charges may apply for this item due to size or weight. We will confirm any extra postage costs with the buyer before processing the order. Seller Inventory # 71
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