This guide identifies the major British and European metal, ceramic, pottery, porcelain, silver and gold mark, pewter touchmarks and Sheffield Plate marks with more than 3500 marks illustrated.
That’s it, particularly after you’ve read the introduction, which asks readers whether they “envy the expert’s ability to identify fascinating hand-me-downs.” Feel like a bit of a hand-me-down myself. Handy for fairs.
Making their mark…
Collins Gem Antique Marks, published by Harper Collins. ISBN 000713717 £4.99p.
