Seven Thousand Years of Jewellery - Hugh Tait

A comprehensive visual history of jewellery spanning millennia, exploring craftsmanship, cultural symbolism, and evolving design across civilisations. Richly illustrated and substantial in feel, this is an excellent reference volume for jewellers, historians, and collectors alike. This copy is used but in good condition and comes with two dust jackets, offering extra protection.

The book "Seven Thousand Years of Jewellery", edited by Hugh Tait, is a comprehensive illustrated history that explores the evolution of jewellery design, techniques, and materials across various cultures and eras. 

• Scope: The book covers jewellery history spanning 7,000 years, from ancient civilisations like Mesopotamia and Egypt to more modern periods. 
  
• Content: It describes a wide range of masterpieces, including Egyptian necklaces, Celtic torcs, Renaissance pendants, and Art Nouveau buckles. 
  
• Source of Information: The descriptions are provided by a team of experts, primarily from the British Museum, and the book features numerous photographs, both color and black and white, of items from the museum's collections. 
  
• Focus: The book highlights the varied styles, techniques, and materials that have been used to create jewellery throughout the world.

• Hardback
• 23 x 29 x 2.5 cm
• Condition: Good used condition – includes two dust covers