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1	Metalwork and enamelling more books like this by Herbert Maryon add to wishlist Best all-around book. Countless trade secrets. Author was foremost British expert. 367 illustrations. see all copies from $2.99! new only from $87.26!
2	The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks more books like this by Bille Hougart add to wishlist The 2006 new and revised 2nd edition of the bestselling reference guide to identifying Mexican silver: Loaded with images and graphics of over 1500 marks of silver makers, designers, manufacturers and silver houses in Taxco and throughout Mexico. Eagle numbers from 1 through eagle 219. The book includes all the great ones, including William ... see all copies from $23.95! new only from $23.95!
3	Hallmarks of the Southwest more books like this by Barton Wright add to wishlist A comprehensive source for identifying the marks of the American Southwest Indian artists working in metal, clay, wood, textiles, and paint-an important record of the work of these talented people. The information is alphabetically arranged and includes important personal data, tribal affiliations, working dates, materials used, and facsimiles of ... see all copies from $29.71! new only from $45.00! \| first editions
4	English Silver Hall-Marks more books like this by Judith Banister (Editor) add to wishlist Dealer Guides-English Silver HallmarksIncluding the Marks of Origin on Scottish and Irish Silver Plate, Gold, Platinum and Sheffield Plate from Circa 1554 with 500 of the more important makers marks from 1697-1900. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.73! \| SVS
5	Hopi Silver: The History and Hallmarks of Hopi Silversmithing more books like this by Margaret Wright add to wishlist Collectors all over the world prize the distinctive silver jewellery crafted by the Hopi people of northern Arizona. This comprehensive guide, first published over thirty years ago has long been considered the best available reference on Hopi silversmithing. Beginning with a brief look at the geographic area that helped form Hopi identity and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The book of old silver, English, American, foreign more books like this by Seymour B. Wyler add to wishlist The fascinating story of silver in all countries. 100 illustrations, 20,000 hallmarks. see all copies from $4.43! new only from $49.31! \| first editions
7	Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths more books like this by John Adair add to wishlist A Complete History Of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi And Other Pueblo Tribe Silversmithing. Tells How, Why And When Designs And Methods Changed. see all copies from $4.99! new only from $19.83! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Creative Gold and Silversmithing: Jewelry, Decorative Metalcraft more books like this by Sharr Choate, Bonnie C De May add to wishlist see all copies from $2.05! first editions
9	Making Silver Chains: Simple Techniques, Beautiful Designs more books like this by Glen F Waszek add to wishlist Forget Mr. Ratner! Making your own silver chains is surprisingly easy, and you will have unique pieces of jewellery that you are not likely to see anywhere else. Most of the projects in this book can only be crafted by hand. As lovely as they are, they are simple to make - and very satisfying. You don't need special equipment or tools - everything ... see all copies from $7.10! new only from $8.09! \| SVS
10	Goldsmithing & Silver Work: Jewelry, Vessels & Ornaments more books like this by Carles Codina add to wishlist Hundreds of color photographs detail the procedures and display a breathtaking assortment of pieces by talented artists. Each innovative project introduces techniques that range from casting and stamping to hand engraving, electroplating, and more specialized methods. The chapter on gems alone--featuring the work of Bernd Munsteiner, considered ... see all copies from $3.69! new only from $10.75! \| first editions \| SVS
11	An Illustrated Dictionary of Silverware: 2373 Entries Relating to British and North American Wares, Decorative Techniques and Styles, and Leading Designers and Makers, Principally from C.1500 to the Present more books like this by Harold Newman add to wishlist A reference containing 2373 entries relating to British and North American silverware (embracing Canada and Mexico), decorative techniques, styles, leading designers and firms of silversmiths. The period covered runs from c.1500 to the present day (including Ireland up to 1921). see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| first editions
12 view cover	American Silverplate more books like this by Dorothy T Rainwater add to wishlist Long considered the "bible" by silverplate collectors, this new edition contains a history of silverplating materials, refining processes, and tableware design changes. Over 1500 illustrations, line cuts, black-and-white and color photos. The chapter on the care and restoration of silverplate is very helpful. see all copies from $3.32! new only from $30.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	The Mildenhall Treasure more books like this by Roald Dahl, Ralph Steadman (Illustrator) add to wishlist Based on the true story of a British field hand named George Butcher, this tale of lost treasure and greed is recreated by celebrated children's author Dahl. When George Butcher was working in the field, he hit something hard that had been buried underground--36 encrusted pieces of Roman silver. He gave them to an amateur archaeologist named Ford ... see all copies from $4.98! new only from $89.21! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Metal Clay Magic: Making Silver Jewelry the Easy Way more books like this by Nana V Mizushima add to wishlist It's as easy to use as modeling clay. Fire it, and it turns to pure silver: It's metal clay magic! Nana Mizushima's playful approach shows how this fantastic medium allows anyone to craft items in silver. Features more than 25 imaginative, appealing projects for beads, earrings, pendants, bookmarks, pet tags, little boxes, origami, and more. see all copies from $8.52! new only from $12.63! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Beauty of Navajo Jewelry more books like this by Theda Bassman, Gene Balzer (Photographer) add to wishlist An elegant array of museum quality pieces are showcased illustrating the marvelous creativity and artistry of Navajo jewelers. The book features the fine photography of noted photographer Gene Balzer. Detailed descriptions accompany each piece photographed. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
16 view cover	Silver more books like this by Philippa Glanville (Editor) add to wishlist Published to coincide with the new Silver Gallery at the V&A Museum, this book provides a social history of silver, from the middle ages to the present day. It is illustrated with material from paintings, engravings, designs and contemporary records to examples of ceremonial and domestic silver. Double-page features show silver in many different ... see all copies from $8.45! new only from $24.95! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Beauty of Hopi Jewelry more books like this by Theda Bassman, Gene Balzer (Photographer) add to wishlist A full-color tribute to distinctive Hopi jewelry and the artists who create it--past and present. View the intricate and splendid nature of this art form and craft. Detailed descriptions accompany photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.11! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Indian Jewelry on the Market more books like this by Peter N Schiffer add to wishlist All of the beautiful American Indian jewelry shown in this book was actually for sale when the photographs were taken with the prices and ranges noted with each caption. The 336 beautiful color photographs demonstrate the excellent craftsmanship in jewelry which is available in today's marketplace and the text presents the variations of style to ... see all copies from $6.74! new only from $15.96!
19	Women Silversmiths, 1685-1845 more books like this by Jennifer F Goldsborough, Philippa Glanville add to wishlist see all copies from $5.60! new only from $8.98! \| first editions
20 view cover	Silver and Plate more books like this by John Wilson add to wishlist Fully illustrated in colour, this practical and comprehensive guide uses a simple question-and-answer checklist to recognize, identify and date silver. From expensive monteiths and centrepieces to grape scissors and ribbon pullers, it shows how to distinguish between real and fake items, and offers a detailed analysis, concise history and ... see all copies from $7.38! new only from $71.46! \| SVS
21 view cover	The Craft of Silversmithing: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration more books like this by Alex Austin add to wishlist This book takes a fresh look at the ancient craft of silversmithing with 18 projects that teach a solid body of skills. This full-color, comprehensive manual provides artisans with a thorough understanding of silver's properties: what it is and how it behaves. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques are explained and then applied to craft ... see all copies from $9.20! new only from $9.69! \| SVS
22 view cover	Zuni Jewelry more books like this by Theda Bassman add to wishlist The lovely stone inlay work in Zuni jewelry is world famous and here it is shown in popular forms for men and women. 90 brilliant color photographs and a brand new price guide present hundreds of Zuni jewelry forms to tempt and delight collectors throughout Asia, Europe and America. Modern artists are identified. see all copies from $10.00! new only from $10.36!
23 view cover	Contemporary Silver: Commissioning, Designing, Collecting more books like this by Benton Seymour Rabinovitch, Helen Clifford add to wishlist The art of the silversmith is at the cutting edge of modern design. Faced with the design of a simple domestic object, the silversmiths featured in this volume have produced an astonishing range -- from the minimal simplicity of the purely functional to the lavish ostentation of the truly baroque. These pieces utilize elements of sealife, ... see all copies from $3.28! new only from $3.28! \| first editions
24	Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers: A Biographical Dictionary Based on the Notes of Francis Hill Bigelow and John Marshall Phillips more books like this by Patricia E Kane add to wishlist Winner of the Charles F. Montgomery Prize of the Decorative Arts Society: A groundbreaking reference on a colonial American craft. see all copies from $42.67! new only from $42.67! \| first editions
25 view cover	American Silver more books like this by John Marshall Phillips add to wishlist A practical guide to recognizing, identifying, and appreciating the finest American silverwork. Photographs and drawings of masterworks from leading collections show some of the finest work by Jacob Hurd, Jeremiah Dummer, Peter van Dyck, Edward Winslow, John Coney, Paul Revere, and other renowned silversmiths. 52 halftones, 14 black-and-white line ... see all copies from $5.42! new only from $5.42! \| first editions \| SVS

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	Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers by Dorothy T Rainwater see all from $3.95! new only from $17.99!
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