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The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks Hougart—3rd Edition 2013

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Item specifics

Binding
Softcover, Wraps
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Subject
Mexican Silver Hallmarks
Year Printed
2013
ISBN
9780971120235

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Two Brothers Racing International, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0971120234
ISBN-13
9780971120235
eBay Product ID (ePID)
167664612

Product Key Features

Language
English
Topic
General, Reference, Antiques & Collectibles
Author
Bille Hougart
Illustrator
Yes

Additional Product Features

TitleLeading
The
Format
Trade Paperback
Book Title
Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks
Features
Revised
Edition Description
Revised edition
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Synopsis
The new 2013 edition of the bestselling reference guide to identifying Mexican silver. The new 3rd edition is compact, but loaded with images and graphics of over 1,500 marks of silver makers, designers, manufacturers and silver houses in Taxco and throughout Mexico. Eagle numbers from 1 through eagle 219. The book includes all the great ones, including William Spratling, Hector Aguilar, Los Castillo, Antonio Pineda, Sigi, Maricela, Salvador, Valentin Vidaurreta, Victoria, Fred Davis, Artemio Navarrete, Emma Melendez, Bernice Goodspeed, Maciel, Matl, Tane, Hubert Harmon, Chato, Margot and many, many others. The book is fully cross-referenced and indexed for quick and handy searches. "Nowhere else are so many of the hallmarks, both known and unknown, brought together in one easy-to-use volume" (Modern Silver Magazine). The 2001 and 2006 editions (both now out-of-print) were reprinted many times to meet demand. This new 3rd edition reveals identities of more mystery marks, includes examples of marks not previously published, and features a new and improved format. Special sections describing fake marks are included for prominent designers This is a must have for collectors, dealers, appraisers and fans of Mexican sterling silver jewelry and silver crafts."
Edition Number
3
Number of Pages
288 pages

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  • The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks: You Need This Book!

    If you sell any jewelry from Mexico, you owe it to yourself to get your hands on a copy of Bille Hougart's definitive reference The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks. It doesn't even have to be the newest edition. Whichever edition you buy will quickly pay for itself. From individual silversmiths and tallers to who was registered with what eagle numbers to initial maker's marks to letter and number marks, The Little Book of Mexican Silver reads like a Who's Who of Mexican Silver. For important and often counterfeited jewelry artists such as William Spratling and Hector Aguilar, Hougart shows not only their real hallmarks, but also those you're liable to encounter on the fakes. Knowing something about an item not only may help you make the sale, it also can make a ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: bargainbookstores

  • a must have

    this book is packed with information. A must have for the collector

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: cicatrix!

  • Not complete but good.

    Could not find my bracelet's marking in more detail.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

  • Informative Book

    Nice little book to look through and very well compiled. Great reference!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

  • More info!

    I have older edition and this one does have quite a bit of new information.

    Verified purchase: YesSold by: zuber