Antique Gold - Marks Hallmarks Makers of the World / Scarce Book

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GUIDE TO GOLD MARKS OF THE WORLD
by Jan Divis, translated by Joy Moss-Kohoutova, Tiger Books International, UK, 1990/1998.
This early out-of-print book is a definitive guide to hallmarks found on antique gold objects of art including mark, maker, country of origin, date and more.
This comprehensive pictorial guide to marks “is a concise, practical handbook which provides the key information for collectors.  For easy reference, the marks are grouped according to the subjects which they feature, such as human figures, birds, heavenly bodies and architecture.  Next to each mark is the town or country where it was used, the purity that the mark guarantees, and the date the item was produced.  Special purpose marks, like hallmarks for watches, chains or bracelets, special control and revenue marks, etc., are also included.  The choice of gold and platinum marks was not limited to any given period; this handbook therefore contains all the known marks up to the present day, along with an index of towns and countries.  Important information on the development of hallmarking gold, on the techniques of working with gold and platinum, a review of imitations of gold and conversion tables of various measuring systems for precious metals are included in the introductory section of the book…. This handbook presents all the essential information on gold, platinum and palladium marks in a concise and accessible format, providing collectors of aspiring collectors with a detailed and practical guide.”
5” x 7.75” color imprinted hardback in very good condition.  246 pages.
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