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DESCRIPTION London Goldsmiths 1697-1837

Second edition, 1982. Hardback, 737pp. Publisher's red cloth binding with gilt to front and spine. Top edge tinted red. Dust jacket missing. Since the first publication in 1976, Arthur Grimwade's "London Goldsmiths" has come to be considered a serious contribution to the study. It provides an alphabetically arranged list of all known makers' marks from the commencement of the registers at Goldsmiths' Hall in 1697 to the year of Queen Victoria's accession. 3473 marks are reproduced from the actual registers and a further 441 from a variety of other sources. In addition to the main section on London makers' marks there is also an illustrated section covering provincial makers who registered their marks in London and another on unregistered marks with tentative attributions. Seven further sections list the marks of goldworkers and other specialists registered at Goldsmiths' Hall. There also a large biographical dictionary of makers totalling 2553 names. Arthur Grimwade was, until his retirement, one of the senior directors of Christie's. This second edition incorporates a number of corrections and additions to the first edition. This is a very heavy book so overseas buyers should ask for shipping costs.

In my opinion this is the essential tool for anyone interested in English silver from the period. My personal copy is the most thumbed book that I own by a very long way. I strongly recommend.

WEIGHT in GRAMS 1737, so UK delivery will be ok but overseas could be expensive
CONDITION light use only, front cover beginning to come away from spine but they always do, see images

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