Antique Marks

This pocket reference shows readers how to identify and interpret the marks stamped on antique objects. It has been a bestseller, and this new edition brings it up to date.

The guide is illustrated and catalogues more than 3,500 hallmarks on silver, gold and platinum, as well as those found on Old Sheffield Plate, pewter, pottery and porcelain.

Beyond the catalogue, the book traces the history of hallmarking and explains how to read the marks. Its updated material covers the most recent hallmarks and the details of the new hallmarking system. It is aimed at anyone who buys, sells or collects antiques.