Sterling Flatware Identification & Value Guide
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Book Overview
An Identification and Value Guide. This comprehensive reference makes the identification of sterling flatware patterns easy. Clearly drawn images and cross-referenced indexes to patterns,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0962910511
ISBN13:9780962910517
Release Date:January 1994
Publisher:Tamm Pub Co
Length:312 Pages
Weight:2.05 lbs.
Dimensions:11.0" x 0.8" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Made a great gift!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I bought this book along with another (Book of Old Silver by Wyler) for my mom. She was been collecting old silver pieces at antique shows/flea markets etc (getting some incredible deals) buut didn't know all the hallmarks or history. She LOVES this book. Every hallmark that you could imagine is listed in here. At first its a little difficult to navigate but once you figure out how its set up you're on your way - you can determine the year it was made, the county etc. There is also pricing information in terms but what I liked is that it indicates if the piece/pattern is rare, common etc, too. Terrific book. She raves about it and I've had fun looking up some of my pieces too, finding out that they're 100 yrs old is fun! Excellent reference book!
For American Machine Age Sterling...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
this book is a must. For the hundreds of sterling flatware patterns and makers that pass through my hands, this volume is the first resource book I open. Even though the patterns are line drawings, it is fairly easy to find and identify a particular pattern. First find the maker by identifying the mark on the back. Then flip to the section for that maker to find the specific pattern. This book is as invaluable to me as Rainwater and Redfield's "Encyclopia of American Silver Manufacturers".
Excellent and Easy To Use
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is truly my most useful identification guide. Very easy to use.
I identified my mystery pattern in under 5 minutes!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
After MANY frustrating experiences with sterling flatware dealers who did not even know the NAME of the manufacturer of my "Mystery sterling", I purchased this book out of frustration. It arrived today, and I discovered not only the maker, but the pattern name as well! Yipee! Under 5 minutes, I'm not kidding, it was great. NOW I can find the missing teaspoon to make the complete service. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in sterling flatware. The line drawings are very precise and well rendered. This is an A-plus pick for anyone wanting to know, collect or identify flatware. Has a great section in the back with obscure serving pieces identified.
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