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Pakton, a rare Chinese alloy, imported in small quantities during the 18th century, was used by European craftsmen to make domestic objects in imitation of silverware. The vital silver-coloured ingredient, nickel, was not identified in the west until the 2nd half of the 18th century. Keith Pinn's original research allows the full history of paktong in 18th century England to be pieced together. This well-illustrated study of more than 100 paktong pieces will help collectors and dealers identify and understand objects made from this scarce and highly-prized Chinese metal.Product Identifiers
PublisherACC Art Books
ISBN-139781851493241
eBay Product ID (ePID)86678677
Product Key Features
Book TitlePaktong: the Chinese Alloy in Europe, 1680-1820
AuthorKeith Pinn
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicDecorative Art
Publication Year1999
Number of Pages204 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height282mm
Item Width220mm
Item Weight1060g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorKeith Pinn
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
