Myer Myers, Jewish Silversmith in Colonial New York

New Haven; London: Yale University Art Gallery in association with Yale University Press, 2001. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Quarto. XV, [1], 304pp. Original pictorial dust-jacket over red cloth, with gold lettering on spine. Myer Myers, a Jewish silversmith in Colonial America, created outstanding works for leading members of the New York elite, and the objects made in his workshop have long been regarded as among the most important American statements of the Rococo style. These works are also valuable for the information they provide about craftsmanship, patronage, colonial Judaism, and changing cultural values in pre- and post-revolutionary America. This stunning catalogue presents works from Myers's workshop in conjunction with essays by eminent authorities on his life and times. Ex-library copy with library stamp on inside of front board, title-page and inside of back board. Dust-jacket, binding and interior in near to fine condition.