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Available for Purchase WORLD HALLMARKS - Vol.I & II Sold as a Two Book Set PRIVACY POLICY: HRI does not collect any information or places any cookies in your browser. Any information provided in a purchase remains confidential with HRI and PayPal who is the only 3rd party involvement.	The Hallmark Research Institute was established to explore the feasibility of compiling a comprehensive reference on hallmarks that would create a better understanding of precious metal hallmarks used during the 19th to 21st centuries while assisting in their identification. HRI exceeded their own expectations when reaching out to Assay Offices around the world only to find cooperation and important dialogue that helped HRI compile in-depth information on hallmarks and hallmarking practices of topic countries. The years of research and dedication to this project resulted in two tomes of work; World Hallmarks - Volume I and Volume II, which were designed to complement one another. Each volume contains information vetted from source countries, their legislations, and assay offices officials. World Hallmarks - Volume I - Europe,released in 2010, covers much of the hallmarking countries of Europe. World Hallmarks - Volume II - Asia, Middle East, Africa, released in 2017, as a complement to Vol.I, spans nearly all of the remaining hallmarking countries of the world; including the marking practices of several prominent non-hallmarking nations. The World Hallmarks Book Series have proven to be a valuable asset in the proper identification and explanation of hallmarks found on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium from over 90 countries. Today these two volumes are being used in assay offices, research libraries, museums, auction houses, and by customs agents, appraisers, antique dealers, and collectors worldwide. Read more.. View Past Featured Hallmarks - Archived Hallmark Examples Hallmarks vs Maker's Marks - Recognize the Difference Learn more about - Current HRI Projects Click to meet the - Directors and Authors Contact HRI - Lectures and Workshops at your Event Purchase your BOOKS today!

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