| #1161912 in Books | Schiffer Pub Ltd | 1997-01-06 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 10.85 x.43 x8.68l,1.63 | File type: PDF | 154 pages | ||1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.| This was a gift for my wife and she has really enjoyed the book very much|By Phillip L. Pierce|Arrived in described condition. This was a gift for my wife and she has really enjoyed the book very much.|9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.| Great book for oyster plate collectors!|By D. Rogers|Although the 2 plates|About the Author|Vivan and Jim Karsnitz fascinated by oysters and their thorough research has made this book fascinating to read.
Starting in the Victorian years of the 19th century, hearty oyster consumption made special, beautifully crafted "oyster plates" a necessity in fashionable homes and restaurants. This book is perfect for collectors, complete with a rarity guide and color photographs of almost 500 pieces of original dishware and unusual serving utensils. The text is filled with the history of oysters plate manufacturers from Limoges and Meissen to Wedgewood.
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