Excerpt from Hand Book to Foreign Hall Marks on Gold and Silver Plate: With the Exception of Those on French Plate; Containing 163 Stamps
The hall marks and makers'' marks impressed on gold and silver ware have recently received a large amount of attention from antiquaries, and many books have been published on the subject in this country during the last few years. These books, how ever, deal almost exclusively with English or French marks, leaving out of consideration the many interesting marks used abroad. It has therefore been thought that a hand book dealing with Continental marks would be both interesting and useful to those who possess old foreign silver, or who take pleasure in comparing the English with the foreign methods of controlling the working of the precious metals.
The materials for such a hand book are not abundant, scarcely anything having been written in English on the subject. I have therefore personally, as far as possible, investigated the foreign plate available. To those whose names appear in this work, and who have most kindly exhibited their plate, and especially to Messrs. Lambert of London, and to the Master and Fellows of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, for permission to reproduce their Athletic Cup as the frontispiece to this book, I desire to give my sincere thanks. The valuable work on goldsmiths'' marks by Dr. Rosenberg has also been most helpful.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of continental hallmarks and makers' marks on gold and silver plate, offering a glimpse into the history of craftsmanship and regulation of precious metals across Europe. The author, drawing upon personal research and the work of other authorities, systematically explores the hallmarks used in various countries and towns, providing a rich tapestry of individual styles and traditions. The book acts as a companion to the authorââ â¢s earlier work on English and Irish marks, further enriching our understanding of the broader historical context of hallmarks as a system of control and a testament to the enduring artistry of gold and silversmiths. The bookââ â¢s insights into the development and evolution of hallmarking practices across Europe offer a unique perspective on the history of craftsmanship and the enduring allure of precious metals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332708659_0
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