Miller's Silver & Sheffield Plate Marks: Including a Guide to Makers and Styles - Couverture souple

Bly, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1845333489 ISBN 13 : 9781845333485

Editeur : Miller's Buying Guides, 2005

Synopsis

Thanks to the unique hallmarking system, it is possible to tell when, where, by whom, and with what quality of metal most pieces of silver and Sheffield plate were made. This compact, pocket-sized guide from Miller's shows how to decipher this system, and to read the history behind the marks. A full introduction explains how to understand the marks and distinguish between silver, plate, and electroplate, followed by a look at all the marks of the major British, Irish, and American assay guilds. The pages are packed with lists of key manufacturers, designers, and patterns, and are supported by detailed glossaries. Full color photographs throughout of sample silverware and marks help to date and authenticate pieces.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John Bly, fourth generation in his family antiques business, is well known for his regular appearances on the BBC TV programme Antiques Roadshow over the past twenty-five years, and for his own ITV programme Heirloom. He is the author and editor of many books including Miller's Is It Genuine? and John Bly's Antiques Masterclass. John Bly is Past-Chairman of the British Antique Dealers' Association, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Miller's Buying Guides
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1845333489
• ISBN 13: 9781845333485
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible