Oyster Plates Binding:Paperback / softback and those pieces marked Occupied

and those pieces marked Occupied Japan are presented as trade items necessary for the changing Japanese economy

[AuthorName]Davida & Irving Shipkowitz[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Davida and Irv Shipkowitz share a passion for collecting ABC ware that has guided their ongoing travels and research

It also presents a brief history of the Quebec-American antique trade as well as the personal collecting experiences of the author and his family from the mid-1950s to the early 1980s

[AuthorName]By Don Duer[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Author Don Duer has been a collector of toys and banks for over twenty-five years

Derived from private collections throughout the United States and Canada

Oyster Plates Binding:Paperback / softback and those pieces marked OccupiedStarting in the Victorian years of the 19th century, hearty oyster consumption made special, beautifully crafted "oyster plates" a necessity in fashionable homes and restaurants. This book is perfect for collectors, complete with a rarity guide and color photographs of almost 500 pieces of original dishware and unusual serving utensils. The text is filled with the history of oysters plate manufacturers from Limoges and Meissen to