Antique Silver (Starting to Collect S.)

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Antique Silver (Starting to Collect S.) Pickford, Ian Summary Gives essential background of silver and silversmithing, followed by a grounding in hallmarking systems worldwide, wit h a chapter on some of the most famous English makers. Gives essential background of silver and silversmithing, followed by a grounding in hallmarking systems worldwide, with a chapter on some of the most famous English makers. Covers items most favored by collectors and by those wishing to buy silver to use. Discusses over fifty different types of object, from beakers to tankards, candlesticks to pincushions, cigarette cases to mustard pots, together with practical advice on what to look for and what pitfalls to avoid. Also, suggests where and how to buy silver and then how to care, clean, and store it. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 190 pages · Hardcover By Pickford, Ian Details ISBN: 9781851492442 Author: Pickford, Ian Format: Hardcover Pages: 190 Language: English Publication date: 1 January 1999 Condition: New About the authors Pickford, Ian and Ian Pickford · Publisher: ACC Distribution More about this book Reviews Gives essential background of silver and silversmithing, followed by a grounding in hallmarking systems worldwide, with a chapter on some of the most famous English makers. Show more