Hall Marks on Gold Silver Plate (Classic Reprint)

Description: This illustrative book provides detailed information on hallmarks, the official marks stamped onto precious metalware to indicate purity and provenance. Used for centuries by gold and silversmiths, these hallmarks have great numismatic and historical significance, and are an indispensable tool for collectors, dealers, and those simply interested in the history of gold and silver art. The author, an authority on the subject, traces the history of hallmarks from their origins in ancient times to the present day, providing a comprehensive guide to their interpretation. This book is not just a simple listing of hallmarks but an exploration of the fascinating stories behind them. Whether you are a collector, an art historian, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful objects, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and insight. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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