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Download or read book Silver written by Joel Langford and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Thanks to the unique hallmarking system, it is possible to tell when, where, by whom, and with what quality of metal most pieces of silver and Sheffield plate were made. This compact, pocket-sized guide from Miller’s shows how to decipher this system, and to read the history behind the marks. A full introduction explains how to understand the marks and distinguish between silver, plate, and electroplate, followed by a look at all the marks of the major British, Irish, and American assay guilds. The pages are packed with lists of key manufacturers, designers, and patterns, and are supported by detailed glossaries. Full color photographs throughout of sample silverware and marks help to date and authenticate pieces.
Book Synopsis Miller's Silver and Sheffield Plate Marks by : John Bly
Download or read book Miller's Silver and Sheffield Plate Marks written by John Bly and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to the unique hallmarking system, it is possible to tell when, where, by whom, and with what quality of metal most pieces of silver and Sheffield plate were made. This compact, pocket-sized guide from Miller’s shows how to decipher this system, and to read the history behind the marks. A full introduction explains how to understand the marks and distinguish between silver, plate, and electroplate, followed by a look at all the marks of the major British, Irish, and American assay guilds. The pages are packed with lists of key manufacturers, designers, and patterns, and are supported by detailed glossaries. Full color photographs throughout of sample silverware and marks help to date and authenticate pieces.
Book Synopsis Guide to Silver Marks of the World by : Jan Diviš
Download or read book Guide to Silver Marks of the World written by Jan Diviš and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
This handbook will enable collectors & dealers to trace the hallmarks on silver objects from over 30 countries. Starting from the letters or symbols constituting the mark, the reader can quickly identify the country & town of origin, the date when the mark was used & often the purity of the silver. Illustrates & explains nearly 2,000 marks arranged in alphabetical order -- numerals, human figures, mammals, birds, plants, heavenly bodies, etc., so that any of the marks can be easily found. The introduction describes the various systems in force in each country since the first known records. Bibliography .
Book Synopsis Guide to Silvermarks of the World by : Jan Divis
Download or read book Guide to Silvermarks of the World written by Jan Divis and published by . This book was released on 1999-08 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook will enable collectors & dealers to trace the hallmarks on silver objects from over 30 countries. Starting from the letters or symbols constituting the mark, the reader can quickly identify the country & town of origin, the date when the mark was used & often the purity of the silver. Illustrates & explains nearly 2,000 marks arranged in alphabetical order -- numerals, human figures, mammals, birds, plants, heavenly bodies, etc., so that any of the marks can be easily found. The introduction describes the various systems in force in each country since the first known records. Bibliography .
Lists monograms and identifying marks used by more than ten thousand American silversmiths from 1650 to the present.
Book Synopsis Kovels' American Silver Marks by : Ralph M. Kovel
Download or read book Kovels' American Silver Marks written by Ralph M. Kovel and published by Random House Reference. This book was released on 1989 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists monograms and identifying marks used by more than ten thousand American silversmiths from 1650 to the present.
Designed as the essential reference tool for appraisers, collectors and dealers of silverware, the Encyclopedia is an indispensable guide for anyone researching silver hallmarks, offering clear and wide-ranging reproductions of thousands of hallmarks from more than 60 countries and regions, past and present, on every continent. It is also clearly and logically organized into two volumes for ease of reference: in the first volume are hallmarks listed by visual type and category, fully cross-referenced to information in the second volume on country of origin (in order of importance), centre of assaying or making, date and silver standard marks, special marks such as import/export marks, and selected maker's marks. Vetted by an international team of experts, the Encyclopedia thus helps you to identify silver hallmarks quickly, easily and reliably. It also includes brief historical overviews of hallmarking in each country, a description of the hallmarking process, and a guide to identifying fake and forged marks. Practical, comprehensive and up to date, Miller's Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks is an invaluable aid to identifying silverware from around the world.
Book Synopsis Miller's Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks by : Judith Miller
Download or read book Miller's Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks written by Judith Miller and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 1032 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as the essential reference tool for appraisers, collectors and dealers of silverware, the Encyclopedia is an indispensable guide for anyone researching silver hallmarks, offering clear and wide-ranging reproductions of thousands of hallmarks from more than 60 countries and regions, past and present, on every continent. It is also clearly and logically organized into two volumes for ease of reference: in the first volume are hallmarks listed by visual type and category, fully cross-referenced to information in the second volume on country of origin (in order of importance), centre of assaying or making, date and silver standard marks, special marks such as import/export marks, and selected maker's marks. Vetted by an international team of experts, the Encyclopedia thus helps you to identify silver hallmarks quickly, easily and reliably. It also includes brief historical overviews of hallmarking in each country, a description of the hallmarking process, and a guide to identifying fake and forged marks. Practical, comprehensive and up to date, Miller's Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks is an invaluable aid to identifying silverware from around the world.
Book Synopsis Guide to Silver Marks by : Jan Divis
Download or read book Guide to Silver Marks written by Jan Divis and published by . This book was released on 1992-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book English Silver written by Judith Banister and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
The 2006 new and revised 2nd edition of the bestselling reference guide to identifying Mexican silver: Loaded with images and graphics of over 1500 marks of silver makers, designers, manufacturers and silver houses in Taxco and throughout Mexico. Eagle numbers from 1 through eagle 219. The book includes all the great ones, including William Spratling, Hector Aguilar, Los Castillo, Antonio Pineda, Sigi, Maricela, Salvador, Valentn Vidaurreta, Victoria, Fred Davis, Artemio Navarrete, Emma Melendez, Bernice Goodspeed, Maciel, Matl, Tane, Hubert Harmon, Chato, Margot and many, many others. The book is cross-referenced and indexed for quick and handy searches. The new edition reveals identities of many mystery marks and includes examples of marks not previously published. Special sections describing fake marks are included for prominent designers.
Book Synopsis The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks by : Bille Hougart
Download or read book The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks written by Bille Hougart and published by Tbr International. This book was released on 2006 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2006 new and revised 2nd edition of the bestselling reference guide to identifying Mexican silver: Loaded with images and graphics of over 1500 marks of silver makers, designers, manufacturers and silver houses in Taxco and throughout Mexico. Eagle numbers from 1 through eagle 219. The book includes all the great ones, including William Spratling, Hector Aguilar, Los Castillo, Antonio Pineda, Sigi, Maricela, Salvador, Valentn Vidaurreta, Victoria, Fred Davis, Artemio Navarrete, Emma Melendez, Bernice Goodspeed, Maciel, Matl, Tane, Hubert Harmon, Chato, Margot and many, many others. The book is cross-referenced and indexed for quick and handy searches. The new edition reveals identities of many mystery marks and includes examples of marks not previously published. Special sections describing fake marks are included for prominent designers.
A revised edition of Sir Charles Jackson's classic English Goldsmiths and their Marks with more than 10000 corrections and additions.
Book Synopsis Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland by : Ian Pickford
Download or read book Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland written by Ian Pickford and published by Antique Collectors Club Dist. This book was released on 1989 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised edition of Sir Charles Jackson's classic English Goldsmiths and their Marks with more than 10000 corrections and additions.