Books by Bille Hougart

 

"The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks" (2006 revised edition)

 

"The Little Book of Marks on Southwestern Silver: Silversmiths, Designers, Guilds and Traders" (2011)

      

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The classic "Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks," the best-selling collector's reference book dedicated to hallmarks on 20th century Mexican sterling silver jewelry and silver objects, is now joined by the latest in the "little book" series, "The Little Book of Marks on Southwestern Silver: Silversmiths, Designers, Guilds and Traders." 

"The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks": ISBN 978-0-9711202-1-1, 288 pages, 5.5" x 8.5."  1,500+ designer, maker and trade marks.  400+ illustrations.  Eagle numbers 1-219, cross-referenced and fully indexed.  All the great designers, silversmiths, manufacturers and the prominent or obscure silver houses in Taxco and throughout Mexico, including William Spratling, Hector Aguilar, Salvador, Antonio Pineda, Margot, Victoria, Sigi, Fred Davis, Valentin Vidaurreta and many, many others. 

Retail price $24.95 

 

"The Little Book of Marks on Southwestern Silver: Silversmiths, Designers, Guilds and Traders.  ISBN  978-0-9711202-2-8.  459 pages, 6" x 9".  Over 3200 entries, thousands of photographs and images. Initials, names and symbols.  All Southwestern tribes and many non-Native American entries of makers working in the "Southwestern" style.  Cross-referenced and indexed.  Comprehensive and user-friendly.  Includes all the prominent silversmiths, such as Kenneth Begay, Charles Loloma, Preston Monongye, Joe H. Quintana, Ambrose Roanhorse and many, many others.

Retail price $40.00

 

Both titles are also available in independent book stores and on-line at Amazon.com, Alibris.com and ebay.com.  You may use the links below to purchase your copies there.     

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