The Bulfinch Anatomy of Antique China and Silver: An Illustrated Guide to Tableware, Identifying Period, Detail and Design

Did not have the scope of coverage or level of detail I expected. More of a broad brush approach to the history of china and silver, not detailed information on specific patterns or manufacturers.

This book is organized well, easy to understand and nicely illustrated. Provides a picture time line of the evolution of tableware and eating customs. Very interesting and helpful to the novice in developing an understanding of manufacture, style and utilization of table ware Readers shoul have an increased ability to identify pieces as to their origin, era and use. Only short coming was the book did not provide illustrations of the manufacturers marks. The author talked about them but should have shown them as they can help with the identification of the piece.

A must have reference book for antique dealers, collectors and appraisers. Descriptions and photos are extremely helpful in the difficult process of identification of china and silver.

I love it

Great reference book for anyone..especially for antique dealers and collectors.

Great reference book.

size and color pages easy to read.

Nice, although not extremely useful as covering only very limited range. Nice for reading, less useful for actually purchasing.