ENGLISH ENAMEL BOXES BOOK

FROM 18TH TO 20TH CENTURIES

SUSAN BENJAMIN

 

This hardcover book was written by Susan Benjamin, the founder of Halcyon Days, London, in 1978.  It outlines the history, manufacturing techniques and identification of these wonderful collectibles, and is considered to be a work of scholarship which will prove to be invaluable to those who wish to know more about  this specialised subject.

Measuring 19.5 cms by 25 cms, with 128 pages containing 80 colour plates illustrating over 230 different objects.

First published by Orbis Publishing Limited in 1978, this copy was reprinted in 1987.

It is in excellent condition overall with no damage to the spine or corners. There are light markings on the dust jacket and the front of the dust cover is faded in colour. The internal pages are perfect.