More than 200 full-color photos, detailing how to use, store, identify & appreciate fine examples of 18th, 19th & 20th century china, glass & silver. The first three chapters of the book are devoted to tableware and accessories specifically used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The last three chapters cover china, glass, and silver in detail, providing a concise history of tableware traditions in Europe and North America and disclosing the origins and functions of various pieces, and more. 232 pages.