We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents: Page 1 - Page 2 Do you ever attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma's silver spoon or that old piece of china which has been around your home for so many years? Do you envy the experts' ability to identify and date such fascinating hand-me-downs? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then Collins Gem Antique Marks is for you. This handy reference work offers a wealth of detailed information which you can refer to at home, yet in a format which is small enough to slip into your bag or pocket. It can always be right at hand, ready to help you seize the chance of 'a good buy', or perhaps to protect you against an unwise purchase. The book begins with a clear and thorough guide to the hallmarks stamped on British silver and gold ever since the Middle Ages, and those now found on platinum. There follows coverage of the quite different marks to be found on Old Sheffield Plate. A representative selection of Pewter makers' marks is provided next, as an introduction to these once so common household wares. Lastly, the book surveys the vast range of marks to be found on pottery and porcelain, both from Britain and the rest of Europe. While the depth of knowledge of the true expert requires years of experience in handling and studying antiques, Collins Gem Antique Marks will provide you with the instant means to interpret the marks which are so often crucial in assessing antique objects.
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