English Goldsmiths and Their Marks, Sir Charles James Jackson — 2nd Ed

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English Goldsmiths and Their Marks, Sir Charles James Jackson — 2nd Ed

Name: English Goldsmiths and Their Marks, Sir Charles James Jackson — 2nd Ed
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Publication: London, B. T. Batsford Limited, 1949

Formatting: 4to, pp. xvi, 747.

Condition Report: Very Good. The volume remains tightly and squarely bound in its original dark blue cloth, presenting nicely on the shelf. The boards exhibit some minor rubbing and scuffing, particularly to the rear panel, alongside faint bumping to the extremities and spine ends. The gilt tooling of the heraldic lion on the front board and the lettering to the spine remain pleasantly bright and largely unoxidised. The text block edges show noticeable foxing and age-toning, particularly to the fore-edge and bottom edge, which extends slightly into the endpapers and preliminaries. However, the internal pages, including the frontispiece and title page, remain remarkably clean, bright, and free from tears or substantial wear, ensuring this remains a highly robust and functional reference copy.

Catalogue Note: This is the 1949 reprint of the comprehensively revised and enlarged Second Edition, originally published in 1921. It was produced in association with the Borden Publishing Company of Los Angeles and printed in the United States for the London-based publisher B. T. Batsford.

The volume is highly regarded as an essential cornerstone reference for horologists, silversmiths, and collectors, containing over 13,000 intricately reproduced marks of English, Scottish, and Irish plate workers. It features a handsome black-and-white frontispiece illustrating an elaborate antique silver piece.

Copies of this post-war reprint frequently appear on the open market and are typically sought after as sturdy, reliable working copies for active dealers and collectors rather than as pristine collector's items in their own right.

Recognised as the definitive authority on British hallmarks for over a century, English Goldsmiths and Their Marks is an indispensable resource for anyone serious about antique silver and gold. Sir Charles James Jackson's monumental work meticulously traces the history of plate workers across England, Scotland, and Ireland, providing detailed tables and facsimiles of thousands of hallmarks, makers' marks, and date letters. This exhaustive guide allows collectors and historians to accurately date and authenticate pieces with confidence, making it a foundational text for any serious reference library.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Sir Charles James Jackson

Book Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Collectables

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 747

Book Publication Year: 1949

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Los Angeles, United States

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