Pocket Ed. Jacksons Hallmarks - Pocket Edition: English, Scottish, Irish Silver and Gold Marks from 1300 to the Present Day

I sometimes buy small pieces of silver from the big internet site that everyone buys/sells on and to make my life easier I bought this book to help me understand all the marks that are typically stamped on pieces. This is a perfect size, concise and thorough reference book covering information on the hallmarks, assay offices and relevant makers, including some of the more obscure marks, that you'll need when buying silver, gold etc. Since buying this book a few weeks ago it has more than paid for itself in the information that I've gleaned from it..saved me making a few mistakes too! Although a bit pricey, in my book, it's well worth it!

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 ...

I found this book very informative and easy to understand as a beginner in the finding and dating of Gold & Silver Hallmarks and would recommend it for anyone that wants to learn about Hallmarks in a not to complicated way. I was also very pleased with the service I received from seller.

Ok so this is not the most exciting book you will ever read but it is useful for finding out who made something, where and when it was assayed. I am sure it is not totally comprehensive as there does not seem to be enough pages for that and I saw one three times the thickness in the library, but for most people it will do the job as it covers the main assay offices and famous marks which is all most of us are interested in.

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.

I wouldn't exactly call this a "pocket edition", but you could keep it handy in your glove box when you attend antique fairs, car boot sales, etc. It is a very thorough book of hallmarks and makers' marks for English, Scottish, and Irish platinum, gold, and silver. It is easy to understand and gives plenty of additional information.Good value.

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.

Get this if you are at all curious about the history or provenance of your jewellery, ideal for bargain hunters at car boots or craft fares, pocket sized and easy to use. Would recommend to enthusiasts without hesitation.