Book mexican silver marks

Hallmarks on mexican silver jewelry native american. Jan, 2015 little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hecho en mexico by bille hougart little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hecho en mexico by bille hougart pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad this new 2006 revised edition is the most complete guide to marks on mexican silver. Little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hecho en mexico. It was published by tbr international and has a total of 459 pages in the book. The new 20 edition of the bestselling reference guide to identifying mexican silver. From pharaohs, roman emperors and continuing today, fineness, or standard marks, have been used to guarantee minimum amounts of precious metal in relation to nonprecious metal. Usually a location mexico or a town name and silver fineness 925, 925, 950, 980 was included. The mexico silver or silver made in mexico marks are seen on pieces from the 1920s through mid 1940s, their silver standard varies, but is commonly above. His latest book, native american and southwestern silver hallmarks is portable, comprehensive, user friendly, fully crossreferenced and indexed. The following number marks indicate silver purity in a percentage of ths. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The new 3rd edition is compact, but loaded with images and graphics of over 1,500 marks of silver makers, designers, manufacturers and silver houses in taxco and throughout mexico.

How to read fine silver jewelry marks on mexican jewelry. The mexico silver or silver made in mexico marks are seen on pieces from the 1920s through mid 1940s. The best thing about this book is that there are clear pictures of each mark s and even a brief history of the maker. This book is a must have for any person interested in or the collector of mexican silver. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks kindle edition by hougart, bille. Mexican silver marks i online encyclopedia of silver marks. In billie hougarts little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks, on page 168, it shows the ts4 mark and says, two trees mark. Mexican silver marks online encyclopedia of silver marks.

The new 3rd edition is compact, but loaded with images and graphics of over 1,500 marks of silver makers, designers, manufacturers and silver houses in taxco. This is the most comprehensive compilation of mexican silver hallmarks available. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks on. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hecho. Hallmarks on mexican silver jewelry native american jewelry. Most pieces were stamped mexico and either silver or sterling. These marks are found on necklaces, bracelets, rings and even tiny earrings. Apr 25, 2018 the little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks third edition stay safe and healthy. The title of this book is the little book of marks on southwestern silver and it was written by bille hougart. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks by. Loaded with images and graphics of over 1500 marks of silver makers, designers, manufacturers and silver houses in taxco and throughout mexico.

Hecho en mexico the bestselling reference guide to identifying mexican silver. The book includes more than 400 photographs, a listing of hallmarks used by mexican silversmiths, and a value reference guide. This is a page of a small collection of antique silver and objects of vertu, a pages richly illustrated website offering all you need to know about antique silver, sterling silver, silverplate, sheffield plate, electroplate silver, silverware, flatware, tea services and tea complements, marks and hallmarks, silver marking system and silver hallmarks guide, articles, books, auction. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks. The mexican mint silver coins in the aztec collection feature a limited mintage of stunning coins depicting the iconic symbols of the ancient civilization. He also includes examples of marks that are not authentic, pointing out some of the discrepancies.

Learning how to interpret what you see will make you a better shopper and help you understand the value of the pieces you already own. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks third. The mexican and the italian, for example, simply denote where a particular piece was made. Native american and southwestern silver hallmarks by bille. The book is extremely easy to use and the makers are listed alphabetically. The marks on silver and sterling silver jewelry from mexico may reveal the age, silver content and origin of the piece. The new 2006 revised edition of the bestselling reference guide to hallmarks on 20th century mexican silver crafts, the little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks, by bille hougart. Ok, forging ahead here are some very general mexico silver hallmark guidelines from 1900, which is the age of most of the mexican silver we get in our store. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks by bille hougart. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmark. These mexican silver aztec coins depict the sun stone, commonly known as the aztec calendar, on the reverse, and the mexican national seal on the obverse.

Above is a sampling of mexican silver purity marks ranging from ca. Hallmarks on mexican silver jewelry native american jewelry tips. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hougart, mr. There are sections on trader codes and how to date southwestern silver. Hecho en mexico by bille hougart 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. You can read the marks on mexican silver jewelry by using a loupe, a small magnifying glass made specifically for examining. In this, his fifth book, bille hougart continues in the tradition of the 2011 publication, the little book of marks on southwestern silver. The ebook format not only gives a collector or dealer access to over 1,500 photographs of marks on mexican silver and biographical. The only reference book dedicated exclusively to mexican silver marks. Isbn 9780971120211, 288 pages crammed with data, published by tbr international. The new book 7 x 10 is compact and portable, and lists 225 new silversmith entries, for a total of 3,425 individual entries for silversmiths, designers, guilds, trading posts and other retail shops. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks book. It includes more than 1200 marks hallmarks, eagle marks, current registry.

You can read the marks on mexican silver jewelry by using a loupe, a small magnifying glass made specifically for examining jewelry. Hoping someone can help me id a mexican hallmark on an old sterling panel bracelet. The mexico silver or silver made in mexico marks are seen on pieces. Aug 22, 2014 mexico silver marks from taxco and mexico d. What is sterling silver, 925 silver, and mexican silver. With that said, there is a very good reference book that will give you some help. This design also used on the cover of bille hougarts the little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks. The ebook version of the little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks provides ipad and apple computer users with mobile access to the worlds most comprehensive guide to hallmarks on mexican silver. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks by bille. Hecho en mexico by hougart, bille and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Marks on precious metals have been regulated by law since ancient times. In particular, and although many silversmiths in the area produced some silver hollowware, it was mostly mexican jewelry from this region that became the main force behind the growth of so many artisans and studios who moved there and set up shops, also called talleres in spanish. It includes over 3,400 entries, plus thousands of photographs and handdrawn images and symbols dedicated to helping users identify who made their silver treasure from the american southwest. If you sell any jewelry from mexico, you owe it to yourself to get your hands on a copy of bille hougarts definitive reference the little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks. This intricately designed, layered silver bracelet with abalone accents is pictured on page 253 of the book mexican silver by morrill and berk. Jan 01, 2006 the best thing about this book is that there are clear pictures of each marks and even a brief history of the maker. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Any mark indicating a higher silver content, such as 950, would also qualify as sterling. The title of this book is little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hecho en mexico and it was written by bille hougart. The book describes the history of hallmarks on native american silver, including those of the indian arts and crafts board, the united indian traders association, the hopi silver craft guild, the navajo arts and crafts guild and the zuni craftsmen cooperative association. Little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks 2006.

Mar 11, 2019 the little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks by bille hougart. Download the little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks. Little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hecho en mexico by bille hougart little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hecho en mexico by bille hougart pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad this new 2006 revised edition is the most complete guide to marks on mexican silver. Confusing marks on sterling silver and silver plate. Mexican silver marks ii online encyclopedia of silver.

The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks bille. The little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks. This book is a must for anyone interested in learning more about mexican silver, taxco silver designers, and william spratling. Little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hecho en. Mexican silver marks menu encyclopedia of silver marks.

He has recently updated the little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks, third edition, may 20, and a must have resource. An introduction to mexico silver marking in the first half of the 20th century silver items manufactured in mexico were marked simply silver or sterling. The keystone jewelry trade mark book, 1934 edition. Sep 16, 2014 silver is silver across the boards mexican silver is no different then italian silver. Little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hecho en mexico bille hougart on.

Taxco silver has remained a very desirable collectible for almost a century. The photograph as it appears in the book shows the single ws print brand mark as the only hallmark on a very early and unique example of a pendant given by spratling to ms. As one reader noted about the 2006 edition of the little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarksi cant imagine the time that took to research the material. Little book of mexican silver trade and hallmarks hecho. This is the standard for silver, identifying a silver item that is at least 92.