The Old China Book

The Old China Book

Author: N. Hudson Moore

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2008-10-01

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1434477274

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A history and study of old English china.


Catalogue of the Collection of English Porcelain in the Department of British and Mediaeval Antiquities and Ethnography of the British Museum

Catalogue of the Collection of English Porcelain in the Department of British and Mediaeval Antiquities and Ethnography of the British Museum

Author: British Museum. Department of British and Mediaeval Antiquities and Ethnography

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 1905

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Excerpt from Catalogue of the Collection of English Porcelain: In the Department of British and Mediaeval Antiquities and Ethnography of the British Museum It would not be possible to fix a limit of date in a collection of this class, but comparatively few of the pieces are less than a century old. I have read through the descriptions and introductory matter. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Staffordshire Figures

Staffordshire Figures

Author: Adele Kenny

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 2003-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764319174

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This unique book offers an in-depth look at the cultural, socio-economic, religious, political, and technological conditions that defined the subject matter of Staffordshire Figures. Each chapter is a self-contained study of the potteries, the potters, and various categories of pre-Victorian and Victorian figures including spaniels and other animals, the monarchy, religious figures, children, heroes and rouges, architectural figures and much more. Included are over 550 superb color photographs of Staffordshire figures (some previously unrecorded), and detailed captions with values.


People, Passions, Pastimes, and Pleasures

People, Passions, Pastimes, and Pleasures

Author: Myrna Schkolne

Publisher:

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 9780977381104

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All lovers of British history and ceramics enthusiasts will want to own the first comprehensive collectors' reference book devoted exclusively to early 19th century enamel painted figures made in the Staffordshire potteries. In this lavish volume, over 400 superb color photographs of figures from museums and private collections serve as time capsules. Along with a meticuously researched text, they reveal astonishing information about life almost two centuries ago. The book also explores and illustrates design sources used for the figures and divulges a wealth of information for collectors.


Adams Ceramics

Adams Ceramics

Author: David A. Furniss

Publisher: Staffordshire Potters and Pots

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764308475

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This is the most authentic and readable record of the prolific Adams ceramic wares from England, including earthenware, bone china, jasper, stoneware, basalt, and Parian made over a 200-year period. Over 1250 color photographs illustrate the comprehensive text.