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Title:
World Hallmarks, Volume I
Europe 19th to 21st Centuries
2nd Edition (released 2010)
- Authors: William Whetstone, Danusia Niklewicz, Lindy Matula
- The most current and comprehensive guide on European hallmarks available
- Encompasses 39 countries of Europe past and present
- Complete chapter on the Hallmarking Convention
- Each chapter vetted by the respective country's experts
- Historical perspective of each country
- Each country's hallmarking system explained
- Chronological layout of hallmarks
- Thousands of newly redrawn hallmarks
- 'Understanding Hallmark Basics' section
- Dozens of actual color hallmarks photos
- English language
- Hardbound
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Intro Chapter © Lithuania Intro Page © Portugal Sample Page © AO Chart Poland © Analytical Index
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Title:
World Hallmarks, Volume II
Asia, Middle East, Africa
with Commentary on
Select Non-Hallmarking Countries
including North America and Australia
- Authors: Danusia Niklewicz, Lindy Matula, William Whetstone
- A Complement to World Hallmarks - Volume I - Europe
- Covering hallmarking countries outside of Europe
- Regions covered include Eurasia, North Africa, Mexico
- Historical perspective with each country and their hallmarks
- Covering new hallmarking countries and their marks
- Chronological layout of each country's hallmarks
- Never before compiled reference charts
- Quick Reference pictorial Analytical Index
- V2 Version of "Understanding Hallmark Methodology"
- Discussion of marking laws in non hallmarking countries
- Included are Fair Trade, Off-Shore Hallmarking Chapters
- Special Reference and Conversion sections
- Hardbound and embossed, over 400 pages with stitched spine and glossy dust jacket
Purchase your copy today!
Hallmark Resource Data Repository (HRDR)
Extended Bibliography Supplement for Volume II
Currently Under Construction
Our apologies for the extended delay in releasing the extension of Volume II's bibliography. Queries on any aspect can be sent and will be answered, until the release is complete, by simply sending your specific question(s) and applicable reference through the HRI Questions form.
Next Project:
Title:
World Hallmarks, Volume III, ANALYTICAL POCKET COMPENDIUM 19th to 21st Centuries
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Other Future Projects..
Search-able App & Database Online for Hallmark Recognition
- Search-able database
- Search-able categories: mark shape, image, lettering, numbers, etc.
- Location to be announced
- Fee based on searches used
- Projected Release Date: 2026
- (Yes, we are slow but it will be worth the wait!)
Title: HRI Online Hallmark Search & APP
