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The Book Of Hall Marks: Or Manual Of Reference For The Gold And Silversmith (1872)

The Book Of Hall Marks: Or Manual Of Reference For The Gold And Silversmith (1872)

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ISBN10: 116720042X
ISBN13: 9781167200427
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Book of Hall Marks: Or Manual of Reference for the Gold and Silversmith is a comprehensive guidebook written by Alfred Lutschaunig in 1872. This book serves as a reference manual for gold and silversmiths, providing detailed information on the hallmarks and symbols used in the industry. It contains a wealth of information on the history of hallmarks and their significance, as well as practical advice on how to identify and interpret them. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of hallmarks, their meanings and origins, and how to use them to date and authenticate pieces of gold and silver. It also includes a glossary of terms and a directory of assay offices and their marks. The Book of Hall Marks is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and craftsmanship of gold and silver, and remains a classic reference work in the field to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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