If you sell any jewelry from Mexico, you owe it to yourself to get your hands on a copy of Bille Hougart's definitive reference The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks. It doesn't even have to be the newest edition. Whichever edition you buy will quickly pay for itself. From individual silversmiths and tallers to who was registered with what eagle numbers to initial maker's marks to letter and number marks, The Little Book of Mexican Silver reads like a Who's Who of Mexican Silver. For important and often counterfeited jewelry artists such as William Spratling and Hector Aguilar, Hougart shows not only their real hallmarks, but also those you're liable to encounter on the fakes. Knowing something about an item not only may help you make the sale, it also can make a considerable difference in what you make on that item. In our case, both the 2006 edition and our upgrade to the 2013 edition paid for themselves many times over with a single transaction. In short: Get your own copy of The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks. It's well worth it! p.s. If you really don't run across Mexican silver that often, you may still be able to benefit from The Little Book's content, because a large portion of it is available online.Read full review
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this book is packed with information. A must have for the collector
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Could not find my bracelet's marking in more detail.
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Nice little book to look through and very well compiled. Great reference!
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I have older edition and this one does have quite a bit of new information.
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