Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver by John Bly

Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver by John Bly

This book not only tabulates the hallmarks that enable the identification of silver items but also traces the history of English silver, describing some famous makers and provides hints on spotting fakes.' There is a helpful chapter on Sheffield plate.

'For the complete beginner (this book) can be wholeheartedly recommendedThe author... has crammed into a booklet that can easily be slipped into the pocket a text notable for its practical advice and most helpful illustrations. The latter include details of hallmarks which will make their interpretation clear to the amateur'. Terence Mullaly, 'Daily Telegraph'.

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. John appears regularly as an expert on BBC Antiques Roadshow and has had his own ITV series, Heirloom. He lectures extensively in Britain and North America and has contributed to Antique Dealer and other specialist magazines. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.

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ISBN 13	9780747804505
ISBN 10	0747804508
Title	Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver
Author	John Bly
Series	Shire Discovering
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2000-01-14
Number of pages	72
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.