Potteries of Kirkcaldy
Potteries of Kirkcaldy

Author: Carol McNeill

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1445651572

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Carol McNeill explores the fascinating history of Kirkcaldy's potteries.

Collecting Antique Marbles
Collecting Antique Marbles

Author: Paul Baumann

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2004-11-30

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1440225230

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Marbles evoke memories of childhood and simpler times; perhaps this is why they are collected with such enthusiasm! Marble fans won't want to go without this fantastic reference, which has been the standard collecting guide since its first publication nearly 35 years ago. Collecting Antique Marbles not only provides up-to-date pricing information, it provides collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should know. This long-awaited 4th edition provides a full-color look at the rarest and most collectible marbles in the world, aiding in identification and giving marble enthusiasts an eyeful of what's out there. A history of marble types and manufacturers is included in the book, as well as important information on spotting fakes and reproductions. A new chapter on Carpet Bowls joins updated chapters on German Swirls, Onionskins, Clambroths and Indians; Lutz; Sulphides and End-of-Day; Transition and Machine-Made, and many more.

Kirkcaldy Harbour
Kirkcaldy Harbour

Author: Carol McNeill

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2018-04-15

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1445676257

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Lavishly illustrated throughout, Carol McNeill tells the fascinating story of Kirkcaldy Harbour tracing its story from its sixteenth-century royal connections.

The Glasgow Pottery of John And Matthew Perston Bell
The Glasgow Pottery of John And Matthew Perston Bell

Author: Henry E Kelly

Publisher: Henry E Kelly

Published: 2006-11-01

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13:

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The complete history of the famous Bells brothers from Glasgow, Scotland, who founded J & M P Bell pottery in Townhead of Glasgow in 1841. They produced extensive ranges of earthenware pottery, china etc throughout their existence. Also known as "The Glasgow Pottery", the J&MP Bell company is the most prolific Scottish pottery ever to have existed. This book, self-published by Henry E Kelly, provides the full history of the pottery and the men behind it. It is extensively illustrated by photographs taken by Douglas A Leishman, who has dedicated a large part of his life to photographing thousands of Scottish pottery pieces.

Kirkcaldy Potteries
Kirkcaldy Potteries

Author: Carol McNeill

Publisher: Zebra Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780953468607

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A history of Kirkcaldy potteries with information on their handpainted Wemyss Ware, the owners and promient artists (including Karel Nekola) of the company. This publication includes first-hand interviews with locals who worked in the potteries or whose families owned the businesses and covers major events such as the strike where kilnmen downed tools for another sixpence a day, annual day-trips, etc.