American Jewelry: Glamour and Tradition Alpine A rare survivor and lovely

A rare survivor and lovely piece of juvenile Victorian ephemera

and a leading light of the so called "Golden Age of Illustration" (the first quarter of the 20th century)

London: Cobden Sanderson

he takes a syncretic approach to art that weaves together diverse Afro-European traditions

The book has some light wear but otherwise is in very good condition

American Jewelry: Glamour and Tradition Alpine A rare survivor and lovelyNew York: Rizzoli, 1987. Hardback with the excellent dust jacket. Quarto. pp 208; 198 color photographs. he book follows the growth of the Jewelers and Jewelry industry in America, which closely mirrors the fortunes of the country and its industrial wealth as Americans made their fortunes. Most recent pieces shown are from some of the world most famous and eminent jewelers.