Hiatt, Noble W. & Lucy F.
The Silversmiths of Kentucky. Together with some Watchmakers and Jewelers, 1785-1850.
Louisville; The Standard Printing Company: 1954. A scarce monograph. After a brief introduction the authors list and give biographical information on more than 240 smiths, firms and partnerships. Some of the entries are very short, others run a page or sometimes two. There is a further section of smiths who may or may not have been from Kentucky, followed by a section of hand-drawn marks, and an extensive bibliography of sources. Hardcover. 6.5"x9.5", 135 pages, 9 b/w plates; ex-library, with bookplate, pocket removed, several blindstamps, spine marks, etc.
$250.00
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