Author: Anderson Galleries, IncPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Old English, Irish and Continental Silver, Old Sheffield Plate Jewelry
Author: Anderson Galleries, IncThe Connoisseur
Author: Catalogues- American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, Inc
Author: American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (Firm)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 940
Book Description
The Jewelers' Circular
Author: Old Silver and Old Sheffield Plate
Author: Howard Pitcher OkiePublisher: Lancour Press
ISBN: 1406741817
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
PREFACE. THE Author of this very practical treatise on Scotch Loch - Fishing desires clearly that it may be of use to all who had it. He does not pretend to have written anything new, but to have attempted to put what he has to say in as readable a form as possible. Everything in the way of the history and habits of fish has been studiously avoided, and technicalities have been used as sparingly as possible. The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general. This section is interleaved with blank shects for the readers notes. The Author need hardly say that any suggestions addressed to the case of the publishers, will meet with consideration in a future edition. We do not pretend to write or enlarge upon a new subject. Much has been said and written-and well said and written too on the art of fishing but loch-fishing has been rather looked upon as a second-rate performance, and to dispel this idea is one of the objects for which this present treatise has been written. Far be it from us to say anything against fishing, lawfully practised in any form but many pent up in our large towns will bear us out when me say that, on the whole, a days loch-fishing is the most convenient. One great matter is, that the loch-fisher is depend- ent on nothing but enough wind to curl the water, -and on a large loch it is very seldom that a dead calm prevails all day, -and can make his arrangements for a day, weeks beforehand whereas the stream- fisher is dependent for a good take on the state of the water and however pleasant and easy it may be for one living near the banks of a good trout stream or river, it is quite another matter to arrange for a days river-fishing, if one is looking forward to a holiday at a date some weeks ahead. Providence may favour the expectant angler with a good day, and the water in order but experience has taught most of us that the good days are in the minority, and that, as is the case with our rapid running streams, -such as many of our northern streams are, -the water is either too large or too small, unless, as previously remarked, you live near at hand, and can catch it at its best. A common belief in regard to loch-fishing is, that the tyro and the experienced angler have nearly the same chance in fishing, -the one from the stern and the other from the bow of the same boat. Of all the absurd beliefs as to loch-fishing, this is one of the most absurd. Try it. Give the tyro either end of the boat he likes give him a cast of ally flies he may fancy, or even a cast similar to those which a crack may be using and if he catches one for every three the other has, he may consider himself very lucky. Of course there are lochs where the fish are not abundant, and a beginner may come across as many as an older fisher but we speak of lochs where there are fish to be caught, and where each has a fair chance. Again, it is said that the boatman has as much to do with catching trout in a loch as the angler. Well, we dont deny that. In an untried loch it is necessary to have the guidance of a good boatman but the same argument holds good as to stream-fishing...
Antiques
Author: Chats on Old Sheffield Plate
Author: Arthur HaydenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hallmarks
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
The Magazine Antiques
Author: Guide to the Antique Shops of Great Britain, 1998-1999
Author: Carol AdamsPublisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN: 9781851492817
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
This is the essential book for all those who work in or around the antique trade, whether they be buyer, seller, or supplier of allied services. The shape of the trade changes annually: new faces appear, old ones disappear. For a small annual investment, you can be confident More...that you have the most up-to-date guide available and plan buying trips with confidence. Of the 7,000 establishments listed, well over half the entries change from one year to the next; over 1,000 dealers will open or close. The Guide is easy to use. Information is arranged by area: London is divided by postal districts and the rest of the country is split alphabetically into counties, then into towns or villages. In-depth information about each shop includes the address and telephone number, date established, opening hours, type of stock and price range, details of location, where to park, name of proprietor and membership in trade associations. It also contains information on auctioneers, packers and shippers, a specialist dealers' index and services to the antiques trade. An indispensable directory for the antiques business, and for the truly dedicated antique buyer - the one book to keep on hand.
The Silver and Sheffield Plate Collector
Author: W. A. YoungPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Collectors and collecting
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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