Scottish Antiques - Hardcover

Statisticians have estimated that over 20 percent of the U.S. population has ancestral ties to Scotland. This is the first single source of information for anyone interested in Scottish antiques. This highly informative book, by a native Scot, provides a comprehensive review of Scottish collectibles with over 300 color photos. Detailed descriptions, sources, and evaluations provide knowledge of the Scottish countryside, customs, Mauchline ware, Tartan ware, jewelry, militaria, glass, pewter, china, paintings, engravings, horn, kitchen ware, silver, quaichs, sporting accoutrements, and much more. For lovers of Scotland or "Things-Scottish," this book is a must. It will be cherished now and for generations to come.

A former advertising executive, Sir Alasdair and his wife conduct a successful antiques business in Scottish goods from their home in Vermont.