Summary

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.

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.