Miller's Encyclopedia Of World Silver Marks. 2 vols.

Judith Miller; Duncan Campbell.

ISBN 10: 1784721328 / ISBN 13: 9781784721329

Published by London: Mitchell Beazley London Ltd., 2018

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4to. Two Volume Set In Publisher's Plastic Shrinkwrap, in Slipcase, New. 1032 pp. In Cardboard Box. Heavy volumes, may cost extra for shipping. 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. Seller Inventory # 63-6416

Bibliographic Details

Title: Miller's Encyclopedia Of World Silver Marks....

Publisher: London: Mitchell Beazley London Ltd.

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

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 Description:

The only book on the subject that will enable you to identify confidently and reliably an unknown piece of silver from any country around the world. An invaluable reference book for collectors, academics, dealers and students.