The Collectors Encyclopedia of Flow Blue China


Book Description

Traces the history of flow blue china, identifies manufacturers' trademarks, and shows examples of plates, bowls, teapots, vases, tureens, and pitchers










English China


Book Description

A full-color, illustrated handbook describing various patterns and pieces of English china, with identification information and approximate values.




The Collector's Encyclopedia of Russel Wright


Book Description

This informative book features furniture, housewares, lamps, wood, metal works, fabrics, and more. There are hundreds of photos, vintage catalogs and advertisements, and current values for all items.




The Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain


Book Description

This revised edition features hundreds of beautiful full-color examples completely described and valued. A most enjoyable reference guide to this gorgeous hand-painted porcelain. 1998 values.




Encyclopedia of Marks on American, English, and European Earthenware, Ironstone, Stoneware, 1780-1980


Book Description

This essential new reference identifies thousands of marks from American, English and European potters. Marks are presented in alphabetical and chronological order by potters with historical facts. American and Canadian importers and the potters for whom they imported are identified. Ware types, printed patterns, registry dates, glossary and bibliography are included. Now identification of pottery has a single authoritative source.




Ceramic Makers' Marks


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Erica Gibson’s comprehensive guide provides a much-needed catalogue of ceramic makers' marks of British, French, German, and American origin found in North American archaeological sites. Consisting of nearly 350 marks from 112 different manufacturers from the mid-19th through early 20th century, this catalog provides full information on both the history of the mark and its variants, as well as details about the manufacturer. A set of indexes allow for searches by manufacturer, location, mark elements, and common words used. This guide will be of interest not only to historical archaeologists, but material culture specialists, collectors, museum professionals, students, art historians, and others interested in ceramics.




Collector's Guide to Wallace Nutting Pictures


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Collector's Guide to Wallace Nutting Pictures contains the most complete and current Wallace Nutting price guide, featuring not only the rare, expensive prints, but also the many common popular images. Hundreds of photos aid in identification and special chapters are devoted to grading and rating prints, recognizing authentic Nutting signatures, collecting other memorabilia, as well as identifying fakes. 8.5 X 11. 2001 values.




Kitchen Collectibles


Book Description

This is a complete guide to the world of kitchen collectables. Produced in A-Z format for easy reference, it covers all types of collectables from butter moulds and biscuit cutters from the 1700's to electrical appliances of the mid-20th century kitchen. Every kitchen item is included, from dryers to frying pans, shakers to baking trays, and scales to the average bucket.