Description: The identification and dating of American jewelry heretofore has been difficult because few pieces bear standard markings and the references have been diverse, hard to find, and incomplete. Using old trade journals and their related directories as her primary sources, the eminent silver historian Dorothy Rainwater has exhaustively compiled here for the first time a comprehensive reference of jewelry trademarks and manufacturers in alphabetical order. She has also written a history of jewelry making in the United States which explains the framework upon which this enormous industry was built. The large scale manufacturers which began in the 1840s form a major portion of this directory. it is surprising to learn that only in 1961, after years of effort by the Jeweler's Vigilance Committee and the backing of trade journals, did American law require makers' marks on new jewelry. Therefore, this reference should become an important sourcebook for every jeweler, collector, antique jewelry dealer and manufacturing historian for the foreseeable future.Product detailsPublisher : Schiffer; 1st edition (1988)Language : EnglishHardcover : 280 pagesISBN-10 : 0887401201ISBN-13 : 978-0887401206 Thanks for viewing my listing! Any shipping overpayment will be gladly refunded without you even having to request it! Payment:Made through Ebay. I reserve the right to relist the item if payment is not received within ten days after the end of the listing. Indiana residents must pay 7% Indiana sales tax. Feedback:I will leave positive feedback for the buyer after receiving payment. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason please contact me before leaving negative feedback. I can't address a problem if I am not aware of it. My goal is for you to be 100 percent satisfied with your purchase and your Ebay experience. Shipping Terms:I will use USPS Ground Advantage, USPS Priority Mail or Fedex for shipping unless the item(s) weigh 13 ounces or less then I will use USPS first class. Buyer to pay purchase price plus USPS or Fedex shipping charges. Books or other media will be shipped using USPS Media Mail. I pack all items very carefully using lots of bubble wrap. Please look at my other listings. If you would like an estimate of shipping charges before the end of the auction, please e-mail me and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Refunds and Returns:If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase after receiving it, you may return it to me for a full refund of the purchase amount plus shipping charges The item must be returned in the condition in which it was received and with any parts or accessories that were included. All measurements are approximate to within a half-inch. Measurements are not considered cause for a return.
Price: 56.99 USD
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Personalized: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Jewelry and jewelry marks
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1988
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Topic: Jewelry, Antiques & Collectibles, Business & Economics
Author: Dorothy T. Rainwater
Region: North America
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd
Illustrator: Yes
Place of Publication: United States