With this library you can easily identify any antique silver hallmark, makers mark or silversmith. It is a library of 32 rare books that would be almost impossible to assemble (and incredibly expensive if you could), with more than 8,700 pages on the silversmith arts.

The collection of antique manuscripts included in this set has been meticulously scanned and digitized from original source documents. Both silverware and silver jewelry are covered. The contents are in digital ebook form and Adobe PDF format which can be read on any computer. Each book in the collection can be quickly and easily searched by keyword or subject, saving you time in locating subjects of interest.

The seller offers a lifetime replacement guarantee: “We will gladly replace your reference library at any time if it is ever lost or stolen. We will also replace any defective cd-rom disks free of charge for the lifetime of your purchase.”

Reference guide for antique silver collectors originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on April 17, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.

See larger image SE Triplet Jeweler's Loupe - 30X (Misc.) If you collect vintage Mexican jewelry, or really any kind of jewelry, you need to be able to look closely at hallmarks, stones, settings, and other aspects of a piece of jewelry. You need a jeweler’s loupe. A loupe is basically a magnifying glass that has been designed to meet the needs of jewelers (works well for coin collectors too!). I found one that is really good value – the Triplet Jeweler’s Loupe 30X. The quality is excellent, the weight feels good and balanced, and it comes with a leather case. The Triplet Jeweler’s Loupe 30X is a professional grade loupe, and the price makes it an excellent deal. If you don’t have a loupe already, this is a good one to get. List Price: $13.50 USD New From: $16.50 In Stock

In the loupe originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on November 8, 2009. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.