Godden's Guide to English Blue and White Porcelain


Book Description

A unique new study, this is the first book on the subject for thirty years.




Godden's Guide to English Porcelain


Book Description

For both novice and experienced collectors, noted British ceramics authority Godden presents a pictorial survey of England's finest porcelain, thoroughly revising and updating the first edition of 1978 (Hart-Davis, MacGibbon). 9.5x12.25". Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




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.










English China


Book Description

This is an edited and revised compilation of 15 of the standard reference books written by Geoffrey Godden between 1961 and 1983, many of which are now out of print. It provides an excellent survey of the main types of English 18th century porcelain - Mason's Ironstone china and the productions of the Coalport, Ridgway and Minton factories up to the mid-19th century - with an important section of Parian porcelain. An illustrated glossary of the basic types of English ceramics, factory marks, and extensive bibliography and general hints on forming a collection, make this a particularly useful work for anyone with an interest in ceramics.




Worcester Porcelain, 1751-1790


Book Description

A special feature of this outstanding book is its lavish use of colour, with hundreds of wonderful full-colour illustrations depicting some 800 individual pieces from this unique collection. As these are fully supported by an authoritative and informative text, written by the leading experts on the subject, the result is an important work of reference which will demand a place on the bookshelves of not only those with an interest in Worcester, but also all lovers of fine porcelain. 700 colour illustrations




Ceramic Makers' Marks


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This book provides a 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 the history of a mark and its variants, as well as details about the manufacturer. The indexes allow for searches by city, country/state, graphic element, mark type, word, and maker.







Antique Porcelain


Book Description

This text is aimed at collectors starting out. It covers the different sources of porcelain - auction houses, markets and dealers as well as venues to visit where porcelain may be seen and appreciated.