Author Biography
Bille Hougart was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and grew up in the Washington, DC area. His professional career in national science policy included service in the Legislative and Executive branches, as well as the private sector. His reference books are considered indispensible resources by collectors and fans of silver jewelry and silver objects. His education and career in science instilled the curiosity and discipline necessary to write hallmark reference books. As one reader noted about the 2006 edition of The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks.. ... I can't imagine the time that took to research the material. This book is a MUST! His latest book, Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks is portable, comprehensive, user friendly, fully cross-referenced and indexed. It includes over 3,400 entries, plus thousands of photographs and hand-drawn images and symbols dedicated to helping users identify who made their silver treasure from the American Southwest. Published in 2014, after more than eight years of research, the book is destined to become the go-to book in its field. Bille's research is impeccable (Marbeth Schon, owner, Modern Silver Magazine) Excellent resource book for both beginners like myself and those who have been collecting longer. Years of research compiled for us in one place presented in an easy search format. The book is as important for Southwestern Silver fans as his book on Mexican hallmarks is to those of us who collect vintage Mexican silver.
