Author: CHAFFERS, WILLIAM (1811-1892)
Title: Gilda aurifabrorum : a history of English goldsmiths and plateworkers, and their marks stamped on plate, copied in facsimile from celebrated examples; and the earliest records preserved at Goldsmiths' Hall, London, with their names, addresses, and dates of entry, 2500 illustrations, also historical accounts of the Goldsmiths' Company and their hall marks; their regalia; the Mint; closing of the Exchequer; goldsmith-bankers; shop signs; a copious index, &c., &c., preceded by an introductory essay on the goldsmith's art
Description: London : Allen 1883. First Edition. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Text remains clear and unblemished. by William Chaffers. Physical description; viii. 267 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes index. Subjects; Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. Goldwork — England — History. Weight in Kg appr.:

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