This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of South American jewelry and silverware, as seen through the eyes of an American trade expert. With detailed descriptions of the manufacturing processes and insightful commentary on the cultural significance of the objects, this book is an indispensable resource for collectors and historians alike. With its engaging narrative and beautiful illustrations, it is also a pleasure to read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.