More than 6,000 antiques Marks to help you identify and date your treasures in a handy pocket format.
This comprehensive guide can be kept handy to identify Antique finds and valuate them from a catalogue of the most common Marks that you will encounter, as well as any unidentified treasures you already own..
More than 6,000 Marks are organized for quick, at-a-glance reference with full-color sections on silver, Sheffield plate, bronze figures, ceramics, glass, costume jewelry, toys and dolls.
Whether you are buying at auction, flea market or Antique shop this is the book you need to identify and date what you find.
Handle as many antiques as you can and learn to combine your knowledge of Marks with the knowledge of how an authentic piece looks and feels.
What you should rely on is experience.
Of course, it is important to understand that they should never be relied upon completely, as many have been copied or faked.
Marks are one of the collector\'s most important tools when it comes to identifying and dating antiques.
More than 6,000 antiques Marks to help you identify and date your treasures in a handy pocket format
