College and Corporation Plate: A Handbook to the Reproductions of Silver Plate in the South Kensington Museum is a comprehensive guidebook written by Wilfred Joseph Cripps in 1881. The book focuses on the collection of silver plate held in the South Kensington Museum, which includes a wide range of pieces created for colleges, corporations, and other institutions. The book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various pieces, including cups, bowls, spoons, and other utensils. Cripps also provides historical and cultural context for each piece, discussing the origins and significance of the designs and symbols used in their creation. In addition to its value as a reference for silver plate enthusiasts and collectors, College and Corporation Plate also serves as a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural history of England during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of decorative arts, institutional history, or the history of England during this period.From Celebrated English Collections.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.