Silver by Gerald Taylor (Vintage 1956 Edition)

Description

Silver by Gerald Taylor is a book about the history and art of silverware in Britain. It was first published in 1956 and has been reprinted several times. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of silver, the techniques used to make it, and the most famous British silversmiths.

Taylor begins by discussing the early history of silverware in Britain. He notes that the first known examples of silverwork in Britain date back to the Bronze Age. However, it was not until the Roman period that silverware became widespread. The Romans introduced new techniques of silvermaking to Britain, and they also established a number of silver workshops.

After the fall of the Roman Empire, silverware production in Britain declined. However, it began to revive in the Anglo-Saxon period. The Anglo-Saxons were skilled metalworkers, and they produced a wide range of silver objects, including jewelry, tableware, and religious items.