Victorian Brass Needlecases

The first book about the wonderful brass needlecases known to collectors internationally as Averys. Using 120 photographs of these cases as illustrations, the authors present the results of their extensive research. They reproduce original patent materials & offer a fascinating explanation of how the patent process worked. A Master List of all known cases is the centerpiece of the book which also covers the conservation Victorian brass requires. Of great importance to anyone interested in acquiring these cases is the chapter called Caveat Emptor. Other chapters provide an overview of the beginnings of the brass industry in England & a fascinating look into Victorian social history. Early comments praise the book for its readability, crisp design, outstanding layout & informational value. Others comment on the clarity of the photographs. Their extraordinary detail enhances the value of the book to buyers & sellers. One book seller proclaims that it is "One of a kind;" another says "Entertaining & interesting even if one does not collect antiques." Pamela Clabburn, in her foreword, calls the book "the answer to a collector's needs."Horowitz, Estelle is the author of 'Victorian Brass Needlecases', published 1990 under ISBN 9780962585326 and ISBN 0962585327.