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Since first published in 1991 Pocket Jackson's, as it is most often called, has enjoyed enormous success and is constantly rated as a best seller in the Arts and Antiques category. During the last twenty three years important developments have taken place in the Hallmarking system. Most notably the introduction within Europe of a universally accepted system of marking has lead not only to the addition of new marks, but also, to a change of status of several historic marks. This edition brings up to the present day all the date letters and commemorative marks. It also includes the recently introduced marks for Palladium and a section illustrating the Assay Office identification marks of those...
This updated edition was introduced into the market last fall and immediately became a top seller in the national chains. It contains hundreds of silver marks making the process of identifying that special item you have found - quick and easy. A practical guide used by antique dealers world wide for years.
Written by John Bly, this book not only tabulates the hallmarks that enable the identification of silver items but also traces the history of English silver, describing some famous makers and provides hints on spotting fakes.
Gives advice on how to recognize individual hallmarks by maker and town - Individual histories of the major assay towns - Silversmiths.