World Hallmarks, Volume II, Middle East, Africa, Asia,
Australia, and the Americas 19th to 21st Centuries
Authors: Lindy Matula, Danusia
Niklewicz, William Whetstone,
Projected Publish Date: Late 2011
Encompasses the remaining Continents
of the World Hallmarks, past and present.
Historical perspective of country
and hallmarks
Chronological layout of hallmarks
Analytical arrangements of hallmarks
section
Actual color photos of hallmarks
section
Updated chapter on the Hallmarking
Convention
Update of European hallmarks covered
in Vol.I
Completes the reporting of Hallmarks
of the World
Hardbound
Title:
World Hallmarks, Volume III, ANALYTICAL POCKET COMPENDIUM Europe 19th to 21st Centuries
Authors: Danusia Niklewicz, William Whetstone,
Lindy Matula
Projected Publish Date: 2011
Pocket complement
to World Hallmarks Vol. I & II
Complete with all hallmarks from each publication
Comprehensive analytical
layout for quick referencing
Arrangement based on imagery and style
components
Condensed information for better understanding
of mark
Thousands of hallmark graphics
Inclusion of new marks, post Vol. I release
Handy Paperback Version
Database for Online Search of Hallmark Recognition
Title:
HRI Online Hallmark Search
Searchable database
Searchable categories: mark shape, image, lettering,
numbers, etc.
Located on HRI website
Fee based on searches used
Projected Release Date: 2012
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HRI News:
2010
Hallmark Research Institute's 2nd Printing
of World Hallmarks is Released
The Directors of the Hallmark Research
Institute (HRI), William Whetstone, Danusia Niklewicz, and Lindy Matula
were pleased to announce the release of their second printing of volume
I, the first book in a series on World Hallmarks. After
years of meticulous orchestration of artists and imagery, historic
research and new information, writing and revisions, and the collaboration
with experts spanning the globe, the 2010 release of this publication
was welcome news to all who have waited patiently for this publication
to be in print. Within months of the first release, the book
has sold out of the first run. Additions, revisions and expanding of
some charts makes the second edition even more valuable as a research
tool.
World Hallmarks - Vol.I - Europe 19th - 21st Centuries 2nd
edition is now available here on this website,
through ABEbooks, NAJA
membership, 21st Street Booksellers and Judy Cohen Rare Books.
2009
Hallmark Research Institute attends the IAAO
Conference Geneve, Sept. 2009
In September of 2009, HRI attended the International
Association of Assay Offices (IAAO) 2009 Conference in Geneva to distribute
to its members copies of the newly released publication World Hallmarks
- Vol.I - Europe 19th - 21st Centuries. Each assay office
received a copy in gratitude for their assistance in the research of
their respective countries. Many officers expressed their thanks and
appreciation, in return, for the quality of production and the immense
efforts of each author to create such a detailed hallmark reference
book.
HRI vows to continue working with the members of the
IAAO as a means to keeping up to date with all the changes that may
occur in hallmarking in the years to come.
Hallmark Research Institute's 1st Printing
of World Hallmarks Has Sold Out...
The Directors of the Hallmark Research
Institute (HRI), William Whetstone, Danusia Niklewicz, and Lindy Matula
were pleased to announce the release of their first book in a series
on World
Hallmarks. After years of meticulous orchestration
of artists and imagery, historic research and new information, writing
and revisions, and the collaboration with experts spanning the globe,
the 2009 summer release of this publication was welcome news to all
who have waited patiently for this publication to be in print. Within
months of this first release, the book has sold out of the first run.
Formal announcement of World Hallmarks - Vol.I
- Europe 19th - 21st Centuries second printing's release will
be posted on this website when it is made known but is projected
in MAY 2010.
World Hallmarks - Vol. I - Europe, 19th-21st
Centuries is RELEASED!
The Founders of the Hallmark Research Institute (HRI),
William Whetstone, Danusia Niklewicz, and Lindy Matula are pleased
to announce the summer release of their first volume in a series
on world hallmarks.
Based on the Five S System of hallmark analysis, Whetstone,
Niklewicz, and Matula bring to print a clear and informative understanding
of the information precious metal hallmarks have to offer. This first
volume concentrates on the hallmarking countries of Europe and their
marks as they have evolved over the past 200 years. Virtually every
chapter has been reviewed and vetted by experts from International
Association of Assay Offices (IAAO) and other European country assay
offices.
Designed for all persons handling precious metals including
gemologists, appraisers, dealers, and collectors of modern and antique
jewelry, silver hollowware, cutlery, and objets de art, this resource
is a welcome addition to any research library.
Printed and published in the United States, “World
Hallmarks - Volume I - Europe, 19th to 21st Centuries”, is
anticipated to debut this July at the 2009
Antique Jewelry and Art Conference, at Hofstra University,
Long Island, New York.
2008
Directors of the Hallmark Research Institute
address the IAAO 2008 Session
The Directors of the Hallmark Research Institute (HRI),
William Whetstone, Danusia Niklewicz, and Lindy Matula addressed the
assembly of Delegates attending the 2008 International Association
of Assay Offices (IAAO) formally called the Association of European
Assay Offices (AEAO) in London April 2008. In a brief presentation,
HRI outlined their project "World Hallmarks - Volume I - Continental
Europe" and conveyed their hope for the cooperation of Members
of the IAAO to assist in researching details of history, imagery, dating
and use of hallmarks not readily available, published or have been
misreported. The HRI Directors request for assistance was met with
enthusiasm and approval by every attending country.
"To have been given the opportunity to approach an IAAO assembly
was an honor in itself but to have such a positive and resounding response
by the members was not only amazing but very encouraging. We look forward
to interacting with all the contacts we have made on this trip. We
anticipate the results to be a new benchmarking in hallmark research
and reporting." Danusia Niklewicz, GG, FGA, ISA-CAPP, ASA (5/08)