by:
Morris, Alistair

Publisher:
Garden Art Pr
Published:November 1999
ISBN:1870673336
Format:Hardcover
Pages:279

Description: From Library Journal
The Antique Collectors' Club adds another classy work to its catalog with the publication of Morris's survey of over 200 years of garden memorabilia. The managing director of Sotheby's Sussex, Morris has produced a volume that is primarily English in scope?who else would include bronze cannons as important garden fixtures? But along with the expected stately fountains, massive urns, and garden structures, the reader will also find everyday items: watering cans, pots, tools, and early mowing machines. The enjoyment of the garden is not neglected either, with whimsical lawn elves and novelty games from the past included. With 142 color and more than 500 black-and-white illustrations, this work will be a good tool for students of garden design and landscaping as well as for those designing gardens and garden rooms.?Joseph Hewgley, Nashville
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist
Since many types of home furnishing antiques have now been depleted by collectors, one of the last fertile categories remaining is the garden and all its wares. With the publication of British auction expert Morris' catalog, however, few items will be found at bargain prices. Quite simply, this is a list of every implement, structure, or leisure activity intended for the residential out-of-doors; in many cases, the appropriate photograph or illustration has been lifted (with permission, of... read more --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.