Teapots & Coffee Pots


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Hall China Tea and Coffee Pots


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From 1903 until today, the Hall China Company has made tea and coffee pots in many forms and decorations, which are displayed here in 845 color photos. Included are early gold and platinum decorations; the "Art Deco," "Novelty," "Victorian," and Brilliant series; early decals; Gold Label; 1960s decorations; and designs by renowned artist Eva Zeisel. The text includes vessel shapes, sizes, colors, and historical information. Values are in the captions.




British Teapots and Coffee Pots


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Ranging from the elegant to the quirky, teapots and coffee pots are very collectable, being decorative and easily displayed and occurring in many different shapes and patterns, and can be relatively inexpensive. This book charts their development over a period of 300 years, providing information on the materials used in their manufacture.







Inside the Head of a Collector


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"Collecting objects gives enormous pleasure to approximately one third of the population. On the other hand, the same pursuit can engender pain. Now, for the first time, scientific research in neuro- and behavioral economics gives us a way to enhance the positive aspects of collecting and minimize the negative. Author Shirley M. Mueller, MD, relates her own experiences as a serious collector and as a neuroscientist to examine different behavioral traits which characterize collectors"--




The Antiquarian


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Eighteenth-century English Porcelain in the Collection of the Indianapolis Museum of Art


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"This very thorough catalogue, with excellent footnotes and bibliography, firmly places the subject in its broadest context." --Apollo Covers approximately 95 pieces, representing Chelsea, Bow, Derby, Worcester, Chamberlain-Worcester, Caughley, Longton Hall, Spode, and Hilditch and Sons.




French Enameled Ware for the Collector


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Colourful and charming French enamelled metal cookware from the mid-1800s to the late 1950s is showcased in this beautiful new book. Over 400 colour photographs present coffee pots, teapots, pitchers, creamers, spice and canister sets, utensil racks, salt boxes, match boxes, buckets, and more. Originally designed for functional use, these lovely items are viewed now as artistic creations. Valuable information on decorative designs, age, and tips for buying are provided. Current values are included in the captions. You will surely be seduced by the many floral decorations and the bright colours will accent your interior spaces. It won't be long before you, too, form a collection.