Pocket Edition Jackson's Hallmarks

I have both the Judith Banister paperback called "English Silver Hallmarks" and Jackson's Pocket Edition, and I find the Jackson's easier to use and I think the drawings of the date letter marks are clearer in Jackson's. I bought the Banister book because all of the makers' marks are included in one combined list, instead of separate lists for each assay office. I do prefer the combined list in the Banister book, but Banister attempts to alphabetize the list by the maker's LAST name, which surprisingly makes it harder to use, since one mark can include several last name initials, and I don't know which one to look for. Jackson's, on the other hand, lists the marks by the FIRST initial of the mark, so there is no doubt where in the alphabet to look; but the maker you are seeking might not be shown at a particular assay office, and might be listed only in London.

Handy size to tuck in briefcase. Not totally complete, but, resolves many questions.

I have always been a little confused by the hallmarks especially the date letter, since to me, they can look similar to other ones from the wrong decade or century. This is a fabulous reference book for easily finding the silversmith, and when the person was in operation. Thus, the date letter is easily determined. I wish I bought this marvelous little book 20 years ago. It exceeded my expectations and I have already recommended it to others. The explanation of how the marks came about was also very informative.

Very good reference book. Has great information and a lot of it. The author as I noticed is not a Bateman Silver fan. The seller UK Book Donors are great sellers. My order got lost and they offered me a full refund or to fulfill the order once another copy was available. It took a few months but it finally arrived yesterday!

I'm new to jewelry collecting and slowly buying books to identify maker, origin, etc.This was not expensive, so I can't complain, but it is of limited use for me. Book is in nice condition.

I work with precious metals. This well researched book is wonderful for novice and professional alike, even though it is the tip of an iceberg. I will treasure it forever. Thank you,

A perfect book for "Field" work..concise, beautifully illustrated and LIGHT! It is currently being used to record the artifacts in Dunkeld Abbey. It was, however, inefficiently packed for transit and was slightly damaged when it thumped through the letterbox and there was no time to return it before Christmas grrrr. Do better Amazon!!

Its a small book, but loaded with info!

The book is an essential reading for anyone who is interested in antique jewelleries and antiquated art. It is concise, accurate, hallmark focused in provision of all important information required for accurate identification of British and Irish manufactured jewelleries and precious metal art.Its handy size of a pocked edition enables safe keeping and provides any beginner with a professional reference immediately through well organised reference tables.The book is extremely well structured with sufficient explanations on all historic hallmark types and markings. Value and popularity of this superb reference compilation has been proven by multiple reprints of the book since 1991. A wonderful publication that for a little price could make you a fortune ...

Bought for interest and nothing else. Seems pretty comprehensive and once you get past all the marks, it is actually quite easy to decipher.Will fit in the back pocket and contains clear images and information.

Great little book which appears better than the internet. Nicely laid out and will hopefully resolve the issue of the internet being unclear and confusing. has some useful basics in the front and then goes on to list the various Assay Offices of London, Birmingham, Chester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Newcastle, Norwich, Sheffield and York plus the English, Irish and Scottish Provincial Marks.The edition I received was first publishe 1991 and reprinted in 2014.

This inexpensive book introduces the (novice) reader quickly into the brief reasons for, and history of U.K. Hallmarks.From this understanding, it proceeds to enable the reader to interpret the information stamped on the "family silver".An excellent reference, well illustrated, and readable!

Great little book for looking up hallmarks up to the 1991 date