XXXVIII. Silver from the 18th century days of Paul Revere through the glittering Gilded Age was a coveted and valued luxury. In this show, Ben Miller, antique silver specialist and host of the podcast "Curious Objects", discusses how American silver craftsmanship changed throughout the 19th century.
Ben and Carl talk about some of the most important pieces made by Tiffany & Company, as well as Providence's Gorham Manufacturing Company. Ben discusses the role of the great 19th century European world expositions where America joined the world stage with its innovative silver manufacturing and design.
In addition, Ben shares stories of two of the Gilded Age's most famous and fascinating silver collectors.
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