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Spode-Copeland-Spode by Vega Wilkinson
Spode-Copeland-Spode
Vega Wilkinson
The Book
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The Spode Copeland Spode story has been compiled from hitherto unpublished material from the family archives at Trelissick Mansion, Cornwall, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Copeland, and from detailed research of the records in the Spode archives.
It traces not only the history of the wares which were produced for over two hundred years but describes the evolution of the first small Spode pottery to the development of a nine acre site in the centre of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. It also traces the development of bone china and parian ware throughout the changing market conditions of this time and the adaptation of productionfrom coal firing to the use of gas and electricity.
It emphasizes the importance of the family's dedication to the product and the skill of the workers they employed.
It records the names and specialities of over 200 artists and gilders and the appendices have been compiled to help collectors to identify many ofthese, showing the vast range of ware which is collectable today.
The Author
Vega Wilkinson’s interest in Copeland began in the late 1970s as a collector. Since the mid-1980s she has been studying the art and history of the pottery and the people who made it.
She has published articles on Copeland and written the guide to the Copeland China Collection at Trelissick in Cornwall. She has researched in the Spode archive and Copeland family papers and is now working on a dictionary ofceramic artists in Britain.
Vega Wilkinson is married with two children and, though born in Yorkshire, has lived in Staffordshire for many years.
Specifications
Size: 279 x 216mm
Pages: 320
Illustrations: 160col. 150b/w
ISBN: 1 85149 364 6
Price: $89.50
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10478
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Spode Transfer Printed Ware 1784-1833 by D. Drakard & Paul Holdway
Spode Transfer Printed Ware 1784-1833
A New, Enlarged and Updated Edition of the Complete Guide
David Drakard and Paul Holdway
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Spode Transfer Printed Ware, first published in 1983, has now been extensively enlarged and revised, listing and illustrating every known transfer print issued by the Spode family at their Works in Stoke-on-Trent.
More than 100 additional prints have been discovered since 1983 and are included in this new edition.
Over 350 further illustrations are included, covering the shapes of the ware found decorated with printed designs, Spode marks found on the ware and the methods of manufacture used in the past and those practised today.
Many of the 900 illustrations are in colour, particularly the blue and white printed ware, and the informative text discusses early ceramic printing techniques such as bat printing and pluck and dust printing.
No other manufacturing potter can match the long history of the Spode Works, which still holds vast stocks of engraved copperplates, including those from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries used for the decoration of the wares illustrated in this book.
Definitive guide which catalogues three types of printed Spode techniques
Over 900 illustrations, many of the blue printed ware and shapes in colour
Each pattern and shape individually photographed.
Totally revised second edition, including much new research.
The Author
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David Drakard has collected English printed pottery, particularly underglaze blue transfer printed Spode, since 1963.
A Vice-President of the English Ceramic Circle, he is also the author of a book on print decorated wares made during the reign of George III. Paul Holdway is a design engraver at Spode Works with thirty-five years of service and has demonstrated his skills on behalf of the Spode Company in Italy, Japan, Sweden, Germany and the USA.
He has extensively researched early ceramic printing techniques and revived the forgotten art of bat printing using Spode’s original nineteenth century copperplates. He has lectured in Britain and the USA on printing and ceramics.
Specifications
Size: 279 x 216mm
Pages: 304
Illustrations: 40 Col. 250 b/w
ISBN: 1 85149 394 8
Price: $89.50
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10477
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19th century Lustreware by Michael Gibson
19th Century Lustreware
Michael Gibson
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Lustre is a form of decoration which can be applied to any form of ceramic body, be it earthenware or porcelain. Its popularity in the nineteenth century was immense and there was a huge export market from Britain to Europe and America. Practically every pottery in the north of England had a go at this new and exciting form of decoration.
There have been surprisingly few books on lustreware and most of those that have appeared have suffered from a lack of coloured illustrations, almost an essential for a proper coverage of and understanding of the subject. With this new book the situation is redressed. Of the 300 illustrations some 150 are in colour and large numbers in both categories are of pieces, some extremely rare, that have never been seen in print before. Among these are examples from the vast but little-known Gutman collection in the United States, to which country large quantities of lustreware were exported in the nineteenth century.
The author is one of the foremost authorities on lustreware and has incorporated all the latest research into his text. In some cases this has necessitated a re-thinking of previously held theories, which adds greatly to its interest for collectors. The reader is taken from the beginnings of lustreware in 1805 through its heyday in the first half of that century, with later lustrewares also touched on. The techniques of lustring are described in some detail and there is a comprehensive coverage of the companies and personalities involved in its manufacture.
The first well-illustrated book on lustreware.
Much new research and re-assessment of previous theories.
A very popular and affordable collecting area.
The Author
Until retirement, Michael Gibson was Managing Editor of a leading book publishing house. He was a keen collector of and delver into the history of lustred ceramics and author of the only two modern books on the subject. He was a member of the Northern Ceramic Society and contributor to their Newsletter. In contrast, he also wrote books on roses and rose history on which he was an internationally recognised authority. He was past President of The Royal National Rose Society and holder of their Dean Hole Medal.
Size: 279 x 216 mm
Pages: 192
Illustrations: 163 col. 144 b&w
Imprint: Antique Collectors' Club
ISBN: 1 85149 306 9
Price: $89.50
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10475
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Silver Boxex by Eric Delieb
Silver Boxes
Eric Delieb
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The silver box has fascinated and intrigued collectors for many centuries. It is perhaps safe to say that no other objets de vertu have attracted such vivid attention from maker and collector alike.
This book is a comprehensive study of the subject which concentrates on the development of the silver box in England from the 16th to the late 19th centuries. Because the interest of collectors lies not so much in the shape or type of boxes as in the wide variety of uses to which they have been put and the splendid enrichment lavished upon them, there is a penetrating analysis of the roots and derivations of ornament. The full colour illustrations show boxes with as many diverse forms and uses as possible.
The term box covers any receptacle (unless it is a vessel) whether it is a snuffbox, a pyx or a lancet case for use in phlebotomy, as long as it possesses a lid, hinged or otherwise. The usual snuffboxes and vinaigrettes appear in plenty but they have been carefully selected to show the ingenuity of silver craftsmen. More importantly perhaps we find the splendid variety of ‘special purpose’ silver boxes: religious, dental and medical, skippet and seal, Masonic, jewel caskets, sweetmeat boxes, pomanders - there is even the unique sumptuous Henry VII ‘Barber-Surgeon’s case’ of circa 1512 with its glowing enamels. There is much hitherto unpublished material including pieces from private collections and articles from Livery Companies and other institutions.
Wide ranging survey of silver boxes - their use and decoration
A very collectable area of silver
The product of much original research
The Author
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Eric Delieb is a London antique silver dealer, who conducts a highly successful business on both sides of the Atlantic and also devotes much of his time to research into Old English Silver.
Author of a standard bibliography of books on hallmarks, many articles in antique journals and Investing in Silver, his name has become particularly associated with ‘Collectors’ Silver’, a subject that forms the basis of his world-wide correspondence.
Specifications
Size: 279 x 216mm
Pages: 160
Illustrations: Full colour throughout
ISBN: 1 85149 313 1
Price: $59.50
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10472
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German Stoneware - A Catalog of the Frank Thomas Collection Vol. 1 & 2
The catalogue of the Frank Thomas collection of German stoneware - 2001. 300pp each volume. Volume one unillustrated, volume two, 298 b&w illustrations. A limited edition of only 600 copies. These volumes are an absolute must for the serious stoneware enthusiast and collector. The catalogue text is an exact copy of Frank Thomas' original writings. The books are softcovers and the come in a slipcase.
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Spanish Pottery 1248-1898 by A. Ray
Spanish Pottery 1248-1898.
by Ray, Anthony.
-- Comprehensive catalogue of one of the world's major collections.
-- Invaluable to collectors and art historians.
-- High-quality color illustrations of major pieces, plus many supplementary illustrations showing details of inscriptions and marks.
This is a complete catalogue of the Victoria and Albert Museum's fine collection - one of the most important outside Spain. It brings together objects made over seven centuries. At the same time. the book is conceived as a general history of Spanish pottery, and thus includes comparative pieces from other collections. It is the first book in English to present an overall view of the subject, and the first in any language to present Spanish pottery in a historical rather than a regional context. This major work is the result of many years of research in the great public and private collections in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.
Date Published: 2000
ISBN: 185177291X
Description: Quarto. 418 pp; profusely illustrated in color and b/w; bibliography; index. Cloth with dj. The collection of Spanish pottery and tiles in the Victoria & Albert Museum is one of the most important outside Spain. This book is the catalogue of the collection bringing together objects (or fragments of objects) made over 7 centuries and illustrating them with more than 1000 b/w and 260 color illustrations.
Special Attributes: with dustjacket
Languages: English
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10455
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Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey - Rev. Edition.
Majolica:
A Complete History and Illustrated Survey Updated
and Enlarged Edition
By Marilyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stacke
"Tells us all we need to know to appreciate and / or collect majolica." ‹Antiques and Auction News
Still the best, broadest, and most complete introduction to the colorful, lustrously glazed, exuberantly decorated 19th-century ceramic art called majolica, this classic book, first published in 1989, is now fully updated. A brand-new chapter includes the latest information and 27 added color photographs of recently discovered pieces; 18 fresh color illustrations replace older black and whites; and an updated bibliography and list of museums with majolica collections make this book invaluable for the ever-growing number of majolica enthusiasts. The result, as Cape Cod Antiques & Arts said of the original edition, is "a serious reference for serious connoisseurs . . . It¹s wonderful."
227 illustrations, 185 in full color,
272 pages, 8 1/2 x 10"
ISBN 0810935953
EAN 9780810935952
US$75.00
Marilyn G. Karmason has been studying, collecting, writing, and lecturing about majolica for two decades. A founding member of the Majolica International Society, Karmason, a psychiatrist, has written articles for Antiques, House & Garden, Connoisseur, and other publications. Joan B. Stacke contributed valuable research and supervised most of the photography for the book. They both live in New York City
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10434
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Tiles and Tilework by Alun Graves
Tiles and Tilework
A Victoria and Albert Museum Publication
By Alun Graves
Extremely popular today, decorative ceramic tiles have graced the exteriors and interiors of Western buildings since the Middle Ages. This lavishly illustrated book offers a wealth of information and inspiration as it surveys tiles in architecture, gardens, and interiors from Delftware and the Moorish style to Art Deco and the Omega workshops of the Bloomsbury group. Many exquisite examples are displayed along with photographs and paintings showing tiles in various period settings from Renaissance to Gothic Revival.
No other book provides such a comprehensive account of tiles and tilework. Focusing on techniques as well as design, it will appeal to architects, designers, and ceramicists, as well as to collectors.
200 illustrations in full color,
160 pages, 8 1/2 x 10 3/4"
ISBN 0810965984 EAN 9780810965980
US$45.00
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10385
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Victorian Majolica by Leslie Bockol
Victorian Majolica -
Leslie Bockol
Harcover book - ISBN: 0887409539
Size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Illustrations: 321 photos
Pages: 192
Book Description
Beautiful color photographs of hundreds of Majolica ceramics from the Victorian age and more historical research contiue in this new study. The book traces majolica's roots and lists the manufacturers and their marks. Over 300 color photographs, taken in America and Britain, illustrate the high craftsmanship of majolica's nineteenth century potters. Artistic influences on majolica's designs are reviewed along with the evolving majolica markets England, America, Europe, and Canada.
Specialty tablewares, decorative pieces, titles, and the controversial greenwares all are included. The price guide is a valuable tool.
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Late Victorian Flow Blue and Other Ceramic Wares by W. Van Buskirk
ISBN: 0764315099
Size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Illustrations: 746 color photos
Pages: 272
Book Description:
Flow Blue and other transfer print decorated wares produced from 1880 to 1925 by the potters of England's famous Staffordshire pottery district are illustrated in over 740 color images and line drawings, along with the pottery body shapes and the manufacturers' marks found on these highly sought antiques. A thorough text discusses methods of manufacture, provides histories of some of the major Staffordshire pottery firms (including W. H. Grindley & Co., Johnson Brothers, and Alfred Meakin), defines ceramic wares by type, and includes an extensive bibliography. Current market values are provided in the captions. This is a valuable guide for anyone interested in Late Victorian era British ceramics.
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Illustrated Encyclopedia of Brithis Willow Ware by Connier Rogers New 2004
Brand new 2004 hard cover book - ISBN: 0764319329 Size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Illustrations: 1120 color, 1001 b/w photos - Price Guide/Index - Pages: 392.
Combining over 1,000 color photographs of ceramic tableware, an equal number of manufacturers' marks, and an expansive text, this is the most comprehensive catalog of the famous British Willow pattern and its known variations ever attempted, featuring wares spanning from the late eighteenth to the early twenty-first century. Not only are the wares of the famous English Staffordshire potting district displayed, but also Willow Ware from Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
The text provides detailed information on over 400 different pottery factories, including William Adams & Sons, Bo'ness Pottery, Copeland & Garrett, S. Fielding & Company, Minton, and Wedgwood. Also included is information on foreign retailers and importers, a glossary, bibliography, several indicies, and current market values in the captions. This book will be a continual reference source and inspiring for all who appreciate British pottery and the timeless Willow pattern.
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Illustrated Encyclopedia of Brithis Willow Ware by Connier Rogers New 2004
Brand new 2004 hard cover book - ISBN: 0764319329 Size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Illustrations: 1120 color, 1001 b/w photos - Price Guide/Index - Pages: 392.
Combining over 1,000 color photographs of ceramic tableware, an equal number of manufacturers' marks, and an expansive text, this is the most comprehensive catalog of the famous British Willow pattern and its known variations ever attempted, featuring wares spanning from the late eighteenth to the early twenty-first century. Not only are the wares of the famous English Staffordshire potting district displayed, but also Willow Ware from Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
The text provides detailed information on over 400 different pottery factories, including William Adams & Sons, Bo'ness Pottery, Copeland & Garrett, S. Fielding & Company, Minton, and Wedgwood. Also included is information on foreign retailers and importers, a glossary, bibliography, several indicies, and current market values in the captions. This book will be a continual reference source and inspiring for all who appreciate British pottery and the timeless Willow pattern.
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The Ceramic Career of M. Louise McLaughlin by Anita Ellis - hardcover
The Ceramic Career of M. Louise McLaughlin by Anita J. Ellis
According to Anita Ellis, a curator at the Cincinnati Art Museum, M. Louise McLaughlin (1847-1939) is "one of the major figures in American ceramic history who helped to establish the artist/potter tradition in America." Ellis's book offers an in-depth and well-documented look at McLaughlin's life and her career in ceramics. McLaughlin is known for her contributions to three branches of ceramics: china painting, underglaze slip decoration, and porcelain. She wrote three ceramics manuals, which together sold 20,000 copies, plus a history of the world, published in 1923, and an unpublished study of 17 major military battles.
McLaughlin, who was a rival of Rookwood's founder, Maria Longworth Nichols, faced gender discrimination throughout her career. She had wanted to become a portrait painter, but this was seen as a man's profession. "Because of her sex," writes Ellis, "society did not reward McLaughlin for her portraits on canvas, but rather for her work in ceramics." Ellis notes that fewer than 100 McLaughlin pieces are known today, even though she likely produced many more. Ellis hopes that renewed interest in McLaughlin will bring many more of her pieces to the fore. Ellis's book includes photographs of McLaughlin, her family and friends, and examples of her ceramic wares, many of which are in the collection of the Cincinnati Museum of Art.
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The Ceramic Career of M. Louise McLaughlin by Anita Ellis - Softbound
The Ceramic Career of M. Louise McLaughlin by Anita J. Ellis (Cincinnati Art Museum and Ohio University Press, 2003, 243 pp., softbound, $24.95).
According to Anita Ellis, a curator at the Cincinnati Art Museum, M. Louise McLaughlin (1847-1939) is "one of the major figures in American ceramic history who helped to establish the artist/potter tradition in America." Ellis's book offers an in-depth and well-documented look at McLaughlin's life and her career in ceramics. McLaughlin is known for her contributions to three branches of ceramics: china painting, underglaze slip decoration, and porcelain. She wrote three ceramics manuals, which together sold 20,000 copies, plus a history of the world, published in 1923, and an unpublished study of 17 major military battles.
McLaughlin, who was a rival of Rookwood's founder, Maria Longworth Nichols, faced gender discrimination throughout her career. She had wanted to become a portrait painter, but this was seen as a man's profession. "Because of her sex," writes Ellis, "society did not reward McLaughlin for her portraits on canvas, but rather for her work in ceramics." Ellis notes that fewer than 100 McLaughlin pieces are known today, even though she likely produced many more. Ellis hopes that renewed interest in McLaughlin will bring many more of her pieces to the fore. Ellis's book includes photographs of McLaughlin, her family and friends, and examples of her ceramic wares, many of which are in the collection of the Cincinnati Museum of Art.
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MINTON 1798-1910 by Elizabeth Aslin & Paul Atterbury
Softcover book - Illustrated by 100+ b&w; 4 Colour - MINTON 1798-1910 -
London: Victoria & Albert Museum, 1976
Historical Introduction; Biographies of Artists & Designers; Bibliog.; List of Exhibitions; Minton Marks; Catalogue; Notes; Tablewares c. 1798-1830; Biscuit & Enamel-painted Figures c. 1826-45; Stonewares c. 1830-45, Summerly Art Manufactures 1846-52 & Wares designed by A.W.N. Pugin; Parian Wares c. 1846-90; Majolica Wares c. 1850-80; Renaissance Influenced Wares c. 1855-80; Tablewares c. 1830-1910; Ornamental Porcelains c. 1850-80; Kensington Art Pottery Studio c. 1870-90; Pate-sur-pate Wares c. 1858-1910 & work of Louis Marc Solon; Oriental Influenced Wares c. 1860-90; Ornamental Porcelains c. 1880-1910; Secessionis Wares c. 1902-10; Tiles & Architectural Work c. 1840-1910; Grill Room & Refreshment Room; Thomas Goode Collection of Minton Pate-sur-Pate; List of Lenders. 111 pp.
ISBN: 0901486965
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