Dedicated to education and understanding in precious metal hallmarks around the world
The Hallmark Research Institute
In the News:
- 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 the 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 April 2010.
Current Projects:
- Hallmark Reference
Series
- Hallmarking of gold, silver, platinum and palladium
- From 19th to 21st centuries...
Title:
World Hallmarks, Volume I,
Europe
19th to 21st Centuries
- Authors: William Whetstone, Danusia Niklewicz, Lindy Matula
- 2nd Edition Available Date: Early April 2010
- Encompasses 39 countries of Europe past and present
- Each chapter vetted by the respective country's experts
- Historical perspective of each country
- Each country's hallmarking system explained
- Chronological layout of hallmarks
- Thousands of newly redrawn hallmarks
- 'Understanding Hallmark Basics' section
- Dozens of actual color hallmarks photos
- Complete chapter on the Hallmarking Convention
- The most current and comprehensive guide on European hallmarks available
- English language
- Hardbound
Title:
- World Hallmarks, Volume II,
Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas
19th to 21st Centuries- Authors: Lindy Matula, Danusia Niklewicz, William Whetstone,
- Projected Publish Date: 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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