Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver
, by Bly, JohnNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780747804505 | 0747804508
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 3/4/2008
The ninth edition of this best-selling book has been updated to include the hallmarks up to 2006. It combines details of hallmarks found on English silver with notes on some leading makers and useful advice for the collector, including a helpful chapter on fakes and alterations and a chapter on Sheffield plate. There are many photographs. About the author John Bly worked for four years at Sotheby's before joining the family firm in Tring, one of the oldest established antique dealers in Britain. He has his own programme networked on ITV entitle Heirloom and is a regular contributor to BBC Television's 'Antiques Roadshow'