Antique Knife Rests : The History, Manufacture & Use of English, American & Continental Knife Rests in Metal, Glass & Ceramic Review

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(More customer reviews)Rockwell has written the most complete history of knife rests that exists today. Great illustrations throughout. He covers every aspect of knife rests, from historical and cultural perspectives to the materials used and names of manufacturers. He has done extensive research and shares it in this thorough volume about knife rests.

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Dean Rockwell purchased his first antique knife rest in1968. As his collection grew so did his realization there was littleor nothing written about these fascinating artifacts. "Somebody has tolearn and write about them." he said to a friend.From that self admonishment has come this book, the first todelve into the appearance, manufacture and use of the now much soughtafter tools of a proper dining scene of the 1760-1920 period in theEnglish speaking world.

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