Collecting as a Pastime by Charles Rowed
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About this eBook
| Author | Rowed, Charles |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22006135 |
| Title | Collecting as a Pastime |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Raison d'être -- Reflections -- Grandfather clocks and old furniture -- Old pewter: the pewter pot and the mystery piece -- Old brass and copper -- Old mortars -- Old pottery -- Old china -- Old horse amulets -- Sheffield plate and old silver. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Collecting as a Pastime" by Charles Rowed is a practical guide and reflection on the art of collecting antiques, particularly written in the early 20th century. The book details Rowed’s personal experiences and insights into the world of amateur collecting, discussing various types of antiques such as grandfather clocks, pewter, and old furniture. It serves not only to inspire readers interested in starting their own collections but also to entertain them with the author’s humorous anecdotes and opinions about the collecting community. At the start of the book, Rowed reflects on the origins and motivations behind his passion for collecting antiques, hinting at how childhood experiences and early influences shaped this interest. He shares a series of amusing stories about his adventures in acquiring various pieces, from grandfather clocks to unique items like pewter dishes. The narrative introduces several key themes, including the camaraderie and competition among collectors, the questionable ethics sometimes observed in the antique trade, and the joy that comes from the search for forgotten treasures. Rowed's writing combines practical advice with light-hearted commentary, creating an engaging atmosphere for readers who share or are curious about the love of collecting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament |
| Subject | Collectors and collecting |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49556 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 45 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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