""Old Plate: Its Makers And Marks"" is a book written by John Henry Buck in 1903. The book is a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding antique silverware. Buck provides detailed information on the history of silverware, the various types of silverware, and the techniques used to make them. He also explains the different marks and symbols used by makers to identify their work. The book includes numerous illustrations of silverware and their marks, making it an invaluable resource for collectors and historians. Buck's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. Overall, ""Old Plate: Its Makers And Marks"" is a must-read for anyone interested in antique silverware and its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.