Portuguese Pewter - Rolando van Zeller | Civilização Bookstore

A reference work, "Portuguese Pewter" by Rolando van Zeller, published by the prestigious Livraria Civilização.

Features:

• Author: Rolando van Zeller, specialist in Portuguese decorative arts
• Iconic red cover featuring a photograph of a historic pewter jar.
• A comprehensive study on the tradition of pewter goldsmithing in Portugal.
• High-quality photographs of rare and historical artifacts.
• Documentation of trademarks, techniques, and historical periods.
• Published by Livraria Civilização, a prestigious publishing house in Porto.

This book is an essential reference for the study of Portuguese pewter, documenting centuries of artisanal tradition. Rolando van Zeller presents a detailed analysis of the pieces, from jugs and plates to liturgical objects, revealing the stylistic and technical evolution of this art in Portugal.

Essential for collectors of Portuguese pewter, antique dealers, historians of decorative art, and students of applied arts. A fundamental work for anyone who appreciates Portuguese artisanal heritage.