American Silversmiths and Their Marks: The Definitive (1948) Edition (1948 Edition)

by Stephen G. C. Ensko

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Scholarly directory of over 3000 early American silversmiths, 1650-1850, and their identifying marks. Perfect reference work for collectors. Biographical detail, shop locations given, plus 226 examples of silversmith's art in photographs. Introduction. Maps. Bibliography.

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Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4 out of 5 stars

worth the price, 2001-10-20
Although limited in periods covered (stops at 1850), this is a handy, easy to carry reference. Kovel's may be more extensive, but the additional info is often not what you need in the middle of the antique mall checking out a possible purchase. I find I use both, write notes in both, and have many pieces I know are American and I can't find the marks in either. So, what the heck, for ten bucks it's worth having with you BEFORE you buy.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4 out of 5 stars

A very useful reference, 2000-03-20
For the time period covered (1650-1850) this is a very useful, almost exhaustive reference. I turn to it when I need to identify a hallmark, and find the illustrations to be very helpful. I thought it was a good buy.

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3 out of 5 stars

Misleading Title, 2000-01-01
Not until you open the book to the first chapter do you find out that the marks are limited to the period 1650--1850. No marks after 1850.

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