Surveys the development, manufacture, and design of glass from its beginnings over 4,000 years ago to the present

Sotheby's Concise Encyclopedia of Glass

Arts & Photography

Battie, David

Cottle,Simon

History & Criticism

Little,Brown & Co

These four pocket guides are portable treasure troves of information for collectors, bargain hunters, junk shop browsers and even dealers. Small and concise for easy reference, they also contain full colour pictures and detailed drawings which will take the guesswork out of buying, bidding and bargaining at auctions, and also add to the enjoyment of this task. "The Antiques Roadshow Guide: Pottery & Porcelain" is organized into short chapters for instant access to every stage of collecting. It begins with a short introduction to the history of pottery and porcelain and the variety of materials used to make it. A section on tea and coffee wares covers tea services, teapots, cups and saucers and coffee services. The tableware section describes dinner services, plates and platters, bowls and dessert services. Other domestic items are also included, such as jars, baskets, sweet dishes and punch bowls. Moving out of the kitchen, bedroom pieces such as basins, tapersticks and dressing-table sets are included, showing how versatile pottery and porcelain is. Each of the four pocket guides contains a checklist of points to watch out for when distinguishing between original condition and bodged renovation. There is also an informative section on the care, maintenance and insurance of pottery and porcelain. The useful glossary of terms uncovers the meaning behind the language that antique dealers use.

"The Antiques Roadshow" Pocket Guide: Pottery and Porcelain

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

BBC Books

The Price Guide to 19th and 20th Century British Porcelain With Price Guide

Turner, Michael

Antique Collectors’ Club Ltd

Price Guide to 19th and 20th Century British Pottery: Including Staffordshire Figures and Commemorative Wares [hardcover] Battie, David,Turner, Michael [Jun 01, 1979]

Price Guide to 19th and 20th Century British Pottery: Including Staffordshire Figures and Commemorative Wares

Encyclopedia of Antiques an Illustrated Guide To

World Publications Inc Remaind

Illustrated with colour photographs, this guide highlights many fascinating objects, offers ways to authenticate their origin, and gives details on style and ideas of value. It is divided into four main sections: small and decorative furniture; dolls, toys and games; pottery and porcelain; and clocks and watches. Each section opens with an introduction on the collectable in question, followed by chapters based on examining specific pieces within that subject. These chapters are then followed by a "Caring For Your Valuables" section and a "Collector's Checklist". A glossary provides explanations for antique terminology.

The Pocket Guide to Antiques and Collectables

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Bly, John

Knowles, Eric

Bull, Simon

Kay, Hilary

Antiques & Collectibles

Marshall Editions

This is the new revised edition with updated prices. With 630 black and white illustrations and 16 colour plates.

The Price Guide to 19th and 20th Century British Pottery: Including Staffordshire Figures and Commemorative Wares

Consumer Guides

Intl Specialized Book Services

Price Guide to Nineteenth and Twentieth Century British Pottery

This is a new, revised edition of the 1975 Guide with updated prices. It should be essential reading for auctioneers, dealers, collectors and anyone interested in porcelain. The Price Guide Series of books on antiques has established itself over many years as providing useful information to collectors on prices, factors influencing prices and points to watch out for when buying. The first edition of "The Price Guide to 19th and 20th Century British Porcelain" was published in 1975. It provided a snapshot of its time - a picture that can now be seen to be out-of-focus. While this new edition omits several pieces which now seem too obscure or repetitive, there are numerous additional photographs in both black and white and colour. Of those that remain, their captions have been largely rewritten. In the last 15 years there has been a wealth of new research and both this and the recent emphasis on British ceramics for interior decoration has been reflected in the balance of this new edition. The format of dividing objects into collecting areas rather than factories has been retained with sections on bowls, jugs, plates, vases etc. An index is provided, however, for those interested in the output of a particular factory. Factors which influence prices such as condition and damage are discussed and a regularly published price revision list to accompany this book will ensure that the reader remains aware of changes in the market. Finally, the vexed question of fakes is also considered and a number of illustrated examples are included.

David Battie's Guide to Understanding 19th & 20th Century British Porcelain: Including Fakes, Techniques and Prices (Antique Collector's Club)

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