Author: Whetstone, William & Danusia Niklewicz & Linda Matula:
Title: World Hallmarks volume I & II - Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium Hallmarks of Europe 19th to 21st centuries & Asia, Middle East, Africa
Description: 2010 / 2017, (16,5 x 23,4 cm), 2 volumes, total 800 pp. English text,, numerous marks, hardcover and dustjacket Volume 1: The most current and comprehensive book written on European precious metal hallmarks to-date. Written in English, not only is this book an interesting read but also a research tool that has over 2700 individual hallmark graphics, dozens of hallmark photos, numerous country specific informational charts, a geographical map locater for each country, an extensive pictorial cross-reference index, glossary of hallmarking terms, and a guide to identifying hallmarks and analyzing hallmark components in a separate color section. This well laid out book is comprised of 40 dedicated European country chapters, each beginning with a history of the region and covering the chronological evolution of that country's gold, silver, platinum, and palladium hallmarking methodology through graphic imagery and clear descriptions. Volume 2 This second volume in the World Hallmarks book series is the culmination of years of collaborative work devoted to investigating and reporting on the precious metal hallmarking practices of countries outside of Europe. Designed as a complement to Volume I, which covered Europe, Volume II presents information on hundreds of foreign hallmarks, providing instructional examples that will help to identify thousands more, and insight to the methodologies used by hallmarking countries which provides a broader reference base for recognizing hallmarks worldwide. Together, Volumes I & II cover marks from over 90 countries, from the 19th to 21st Centuries, with more specific gold, silver, platinum and palladium mark information than in any other publication available to date.
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Title: World Hallmarks volume I & II - Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium Hallmarks of Europe 19th to 21st centuries & Asia, Middle East, Africa
Description: 2010 / 2017, (16,5 x 23,4 cm), 2 volumes, total 800 pp. English text,, numerous marks, hardcover and dustjacket Volume 1: The most current and comprehensive book written on European precious metal hallmarks to-date. Written in English, not only is this book an interesting read but also a research tool that has over 2700 individual hallmark graphics, dozens of hallmark photos, numerous country specific informational charts, a geographical map locater for each country, an extensive pictorial cross-reference index, glossary of hallmarking terms, and a guide to identifying hallmarks and analyzing hallmark components in a separate color section. This well laid out book is comprised of 40 dedicated European country chapters, each beginning with a history of the region and covering the chronological evolution of that country's gold, silver, platinum, and palladium hallmarking methodology through graphic imagery and clear descriptions. Volume 2 This second volume in the World Hallmarks book series is the culmination of years of collaborative work devoted to investigating and reporting on the precious metal hallmarking practices of countries outside of Europe. Designed as a complement to Volume I, which covered Europe, Volume II presents information on hundreds of foreign hallmarks, providing instructional examples that will help to identify thousands more, and insight to the methodologies used by hallmarking countries which provides a broader reference base for recognizing hallmarks worldwide. Together, Volumes I & II cover marks from over 90 countries, from the 19th to 21st Centuries, with more specific gold, silver, platinum and palladium mark information than in any other publication available to date.
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Price: EUR 530.00 = appr. US$ 576.03 Seller: Scriptum Art Books v.o.f.
- Book number: 8311
- Book number: 8311
See more books from our catalog: Zilver & goud / Silver & gold