This compact, pocket-sized guide from Miller’s shows how to decipher the hallmarking system of silver and Sheffield plate, and to read the history behind the marks. An introduction explains the history and meaning of marks, followed by a look at all the marks of the major London and provincial assay guilds. The pages are positively packed with lists of key manufacturers, designers, patterns, and more, and supported by detailed glossaries and line drawings of the various styles.
This guide to identifying fakes and alterations has been written by some of the world's leading authorities on antiques, and examines all major areas of collecting, including furniture, glass, porcelain and silver, and several more unusual categories.
Your Complete Guide to Antiques by the BBC Team of Experts
Aiming to capture the atmosphere of BBC Television's Antiques Roadshow, this book features items from the 1992 series. Each chapter has an introduction by the programme's relevant expert, containing anecdotes from the series, background information, a guide to the particular field, and reviews of antiques and collectables covering a wide range of values. Also included is advice on spotting fakes and hunting out real bargains, and each item discussed is illustrated in colour, with a caption indicating its date, size and auction value, together with details about its history and maker.