George Jones Ceramics 1861-1951


Book Description

Ceramic forms produced by British potter George Jones and his firm, including popular majolica wares and "Abbey" blue and white transfer printed ceramics. Over 700 color photos display table, tea, toilet, and ornamental wares. A detailed history, pattern registration dates, shapes, & manufacturer's marks are provided. Values, bibliography, and several appendices round out the book Geoffrey Godden has called .,."the ultimate work on this Stoke firm."




The Collector's Guide to Made in Japan Ceramics


Book Description

All-new Book Three is a companion volume with none of the pieces pictured repeated from the previous books. This highly informative guide distinguishes those 'Made in Japan' ceramics from other Japanese export ceramics such as Nippon, Noritake, and Occupied Japan. Over 650 beautiful color photographs together with a special section on marks and backstamps aid the collector in identifying and dating a collection. Special focus is given to the many styles, and different glazes, as well as reproductions to be aware of in the market. An unbelievable amount and variety of items are featured in this fun, colorful book - from ashtrays to wall pockets, figurines, pincushions, planters, souvenirs, bookends and much more. 1998 values. 8.5 X 11.




The Ceramics of China


Book Description

Over 7000 years of Chinese pottery and porcelain in text and pictures, from Neolithic times through the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911. Illustrations follow the evolution from the earliest pottery tomb figures to the fine porcelains created by edicts of nineteenth century Chinese Emperors. The book features over 400 color photographs, a Time Line of selected historical events, and values in today's marketplace for each pictured item.




Japanese Export Ceramics, 1860-1920


Book Description

The world now applauds the exquisite ornamental ceramics made in Japan in the late 19th century for export to Europe and America. Here the breathtaking beauty of intricate decoration on Satsuma, Imari, Kutani, Hirado and other ceramics is displayed in over 500 color photographs with a carefully researched text, descriptive captions, and information about the current world market.




Romantic Staffordshire Ceramics


Book Description

Ceramic dinner services, housewares and tea sets decorated with finely detailed transfer prints in "Romantic Staffordshire" designs of the Victorian era. Over 500 color photos shown with a discussion of prints produced by English potteries, the manufacturers' marks, values guide, bibliography and index.




Rookwood Pottery


Book Description

Rookwood Pottery products and its glaze lines presented with the Cincinnati, Ohio, pottery's history from 1880 until 1967. Ellis, curator of the Cincinnati Art Museum, conclusively explains and illustrates in color both the Decorated Wares and Commercial Wares, which are categorized and defined for the first time. The most complete record of Rookwood pottery, marks, glossary of terms and all the glaze lines identified.




Collectible Ceramics


Book Description

An encyclopedia of pottery and percelain for the American Collector. 500 pieces illustrated.




Adams Ceramics


Book Description

This is the most authentic and readable record of the prolific Adams ceramic wares from England, including earthenware, bone china, jasper, stoneware, basalt, and Parian made over a 200-year period. Over 1250 color photographs illustrate the comprehensive text.




Japanese Porcelain, 1800-1950


Book Description

Popular Japanese porcelain of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Kakiemon, Nabeshima, Arita, Hirado, Fukagawa, Imari, Kutani, Satsuma, and individual craftsmen's works. The European-influenced styles of the 20th century, such as Nippon, Noritake, and Occupied Japan, are also presented. Over 500 color photos and well researched text provide the basic reference in this field.







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