The Hall-Marking Of Jewelry: Practically Considered (1882)

By George Edward Gee

Book Overview

The Hall-Marking Of Jewelry: Practically Considered is a book written by George Edward Gee in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide to the process of hallmarking jewelry, which involves the testing and certification of precious metals used in jewelry making. The author provides an in-depth discussion of the legal requirements for hallmarking in England, including the various marks used to indicate the purity of gold, silver, and other precious metals. The book also covers the practical aspects of hallmarking, including the tools and techniques used by assayers to test the quality of metals. The author also includes a chapter on the history of hallmarking, tracing its origins back to the medieval guilds of Europe. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of jewelry making, as well as for collectors and dealers of antique jewelry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165103982
• ISBN13: 9781165103980
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"