John Bowen

A Celebration of Limerick Silver John Bowen

Published to coincide with the forthcoming exhibition in the Hunt Museum Limerick, this book is the first to chronicle the work of Limerick silversmiths and goldsmiths. It draws extensively on new research and highlights the achievements of an almost forgotten group of craftspeople. A particularly valuable element of the book is the detailed directory of the goldsmiths and allied trades of Limerick up to the present day. ""Collaborative compiled and deftly co-edited by John R. Bowen and Connor O'Brien, 'A Celebration of Limerick's Silver' is a superbly illustrated history of the creations of Limerick silversmiths and goldsmiths. Utilizing new research showcasing the achievements and artistry of a now obscure group of craftsmen, 'A Celebration of Limerick's Silver' provides a proper appreciation for contemporary readers and scholars of some of Ireland's greatest treasures... Providing an informed and informative history and a detailed directory of the goldsmiths and allied trades of Limerick down to the present day, 'A Celebration of Limerick's Silver is an indispensable addition to professional and academic library...collections."" --The Midwest Book Review