The Book Company: New Products - Silver, Gold & Other Metals

Miller's Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:14:37 +0000

Designed as the essential reference tool for appraisers, collectors and dealers of silverware, the Encyclopedia is an indispensable guide for anyone researching silver hallmarks, offering clear and wide-ranging reproductions of thousands of hallmarks from more than 60 countries..

Price: $175.00

'A Marvel to Behold': Gold and Silver at the Court of Henry VIII

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:56:50 +0000

Bringing the existence and significance of the lost riches of Henry VIII back to life, this book sheds new light on Henrician and Tudor court culture.

Henry VIII amassed the most spectacular collection of gold and silver of any British monarch. Plate and jewels were hugely prominent ..

Price: $30.00

Gold in Chinese Museums

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:20:26 +0000

This illustrated book explores the history of gold culture in China, organized into four sections: ornaments, coins, cups, and seals. Drawing on museum artifacts, archaeological finds, and historical records, it examines gold’s evolving roles in Chinese politics, economy, culture, religion..
Price: $45.00

Finding Gold (My life-changing treasure hunt with nature)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:43:55 +0000

A gripping tale of one man's escape from conformity to chase gold, claim freedom, and redefine life on his own terms.

This is the story of long-time civil servant Vincent Thurkettle, who, at the peak of his career, decided to abandon an excellent job and pension to fol..
Price: $26.99

Stuart Devlin (Designer Goldsmith Silversmith)

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:12:28 +0000

Stuart Devlin was probably the most original and creative goldsmith and silversmith of his time, and one of the greats of all time. His originality of design marked him out as a master craftsman and his prolific output was a tribute to the width of his imagination." - Foreword by His Royal ..
Price: $95.00

Dancing in Silver (The Jewellery of Runi Palar)

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 02:54:15 +0000

Officially sponsored by the Indonesian National Arts and Crafts Council (Dekranas), Dancing in Silver pays homage to Indonesia's first modern jewellery designer, Runi Palar. Featuring photos of more than 300 of her best designs created during a career that spans amost fifty years, the book is a vi..
Price: $90.00

Nadeln (Erkennen - Bestimmen - Beschreiben) (German Edition) - 9783422987388

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:05:57 +0000

Die Inventarisation als Kernaufgabe der Museen benötigt zuverlässige Hilfsmittel und eine einheitliche Terminologie. Band 3 der von der Landesstelle für die nichtstaatlichen Museen in Bayern herausgegebenen Reihe 'Bestimmungsbuch Archäologie' widmet sich einer nur auf den ersten Blick unspektak..
Price: $22.99

Silver in Turkish Art

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:59:09 +0000

Kusoglu is not only a celebrated scholar of art history who introduces the arts and culture of the Ottoman civilization to the contemporary audience, but he is also a master who personally executes the arts and crafts he writes about. Some know him as an in-layer of mother-of-pearl or silver; othe..
Price: $29.95

Heyde Civilian Figures (Knick-knacks, Nodders, and Novelties)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:31:03 +0000

In stunning color photos and easy-to-read captions, this book portrays the variety, whimsy, and scope of toy lead civilian figures made by the prolific German manufacturer Georg Heyde & Co. of Dresden (1872–1945). From domestic animals to nodding knickknacks, from cast-metal banks to breathtaking ..
Price: $75.00

The World Encyclopedia of Coins and Coin Collecting

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:42:18 +0000

The definitive illustrated reference to the world’s greatest coins and a professional guide to building a spectacular collection, featuring more than 3000 images

An in-depth introduction to the origins, anatomy and usage of coins looks at the birth of the world’s first currencies.
Price: $35.00