The right dinner plate can elevate an ordinary meal into something special. Whether it's made of ceramic or porcelain, melamine or paper, a dish is a blank canvas that sets the stage for the food we eat. In this title, the author examines centuries of dinner plates, from the ancient world through to the modern day.
Identifies and dates shipping china used along the Pacific coast of North America. This book covers china used on vessels and in-shore establishments of shipping organisations registered in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and Hawaii. It describes patterns used in coastal, inter-coastal and transpacific services.
Born in 1860, Rene Lalique was one of the giants of twentieth century decorative arts and a master of the Art Deco idiom. By 1885 Rene had established his own workshop, and for the next years he designed and made jewellery of great originality and beauty. This title celebrates the extraordinary jewellery and glass of Rene Lalique.
An account of the entire Walking Ware phenomenon, detailing its progress from its original conception by Roger Michell and Danka Napiorkowska. It is suitable for any collector or dealer of Walking Ware ceramics and those interested in one of the 20th century's most popular collectible ceramic phenomena.
Contains a section on lighting, a Dictionary of artists, the Red Catalogue, the Green Catalogue and the extended Blue Catalogue. These three catalogues contain the reproductions of Venini items as distributed in shops in chronological order, accompanied by notes on the technique and materials used.
Features sixty-five carefully selected Tiffany lamps, drawn from private and public collections across three continents. Photographic techniques reveal Tiffany's mastery of glass making and metal work, and authorities on the subject contribute essays on the history of lamps, enlarging the reader's understanding of their place in history of art.
With approximately 170 objects from a German private collection, this publication shows outstanding examples of the Rorstrand production at the time of Art Nouveau. For this reason alone, it might just be one of the richest private collections of Rorstrand porcelain of its time in Europe.
There are few pieces of pottery more recognisable than those designed by Clarice Cliff. Employed in The Potteries from the age of thirteen, Clarice was talented and resourceful, and in 1927 she was given her own studio at the Newport Pottery. Using colour illustrations, this title traces the story of Clarice Cliff and the pottery that she created.
Once worth more than its weight in gold, Meissen Porcelain has graced the households of royalty and artistocracy for several years. This book explores the history of this commodity ranging from its mysterious discovery by an imprisoned alchemist held captive in the King of Saxony's castle, to its reputation as the most beautiful porcelain.
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) is celebrated as one of the influential designers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This title explores the role of the 'Tiffany girls' - the 27 women responsible for making Tiffany lamps, windows, mosaics, and other luxury goods - and their talented leader and designer, Clara Driscoll.
Founded in 1894 by James Wright Beswick, Beswick Pottery remained in the family for three generations before becoming part of Royal Doulton in 1969, and is now independently owned. This title explores the range of products, revealing that far more than horses - for which Beswick was so justifiably famous - were made.
Looks at the developments in Greek vase collecting and trading since World War II. This book contains case studies of eight museum collections and presents an analysis of auction catalogues and dealer publications listing 18, 000 Greek vases between 1954 and 1998. It also includes a historical narrative, which gives an introduction to the field.
'Jasper' refers to the highly distinctive blue-and-white wares that have been produced by the Wedgwood company for more than two centuries. It was arguably Josiah Wedgwood's most important contribution to ceramic art and has been by far the most widely collected of all Wedgwood products. This book explores the history and stories behind this ware.
There is a continuing interest in 18th-century drinking glasses which is fuelled by the enormous variety of bowls and stems. They are an eloquent testimony to the ingenuity and craftmanship of glass workers of the time. This guide is illustrated with over 1200 photographs.
Introduced in 1935 by Franz W Goebel at the Leipzig Trade Fair, M I Hummel figurines are based on the drawings and paintings of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel. These figures depict Sister Hummel's love of children, animals, nature and her deep devotion to her Catholic faith. This title features 250 colour photographs of the figurines.
This is the first major book on English blue and white porcelain since the early 1970s. Not only is it the latest and most up-to-date work, but it includes types not previously studied and extends the range of wares into the early years of the 19th century.
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.
Forming a collection of antique porcelain is surprisingly simple with the aid of this book, written by a foremost authority. John Sandon presents the essential information in a style which is both accessible and readable, offering all manner of practical advice to the novice and beginner.
Perfume has been used in religious ceremony and also in medicine, for it was believed to have the power to ward off illness. Elaborately chased silver pomanders were carried during times of plague. This book traces the history of the scent bottle from the alabaster containers of ancient Egypt to mass-produced commercial bottles.
Aimed at the beginner on a modest budget as well as at established collectors, this book tells the whole story of glass, from its discovery in ancient Egypt right through to the fascinating world of the twentieth century and post-war design. It tells you where to hunt for bargains and how to add rarities to a growing collection.
In 1675, George Ravenscroft invented the lead glass formula which was to transform glass selling in England. This book explores the variety of drinking glasses, from the heavy balusters pre-dating 1700 to the faceted stems of around 1800, which are sought after by collectors. It features illustrations of the range of glass designs.
Clarice Cliff is one of the most important and well-known Art Deco ceramic designers in Britain and abroad. This book focuses on collecting Clarice Cliff pottery highlighting the development of her patterns and shapes. It includes information about actual sales with detailed information on dates and prices realised at reputable auctions.
Conceived of and written by seven-time FiFi Award winner, internationally renowned packaging designer Marc Rosen, 'Glamour Icons' is a book that both recognises and celebrates perfume bottle design as an art form. Rosen calls them "small pieces of glass architecture."
Slipware has been one of the most popular types of pottery in Britain since its introduction over four centuries ago. This book presents an introduction to the variety of slipware designs in England and Wales, explaining the industry by which it is produced, and highlighting some of the most important centres of production in the country.
Poole Pottery is a great British institution. Founded by Jesse Carter in 1873 as 'Carter's Industrial Tile Factory', in 1921 it joined forces with Henry Stabler and John Adams to add Art Deco pottery to its list of products. This illustrated book gives an account of a unique and distinctively British company.
Includes over 450 designs - from Victorian cut glass and streamlined Modernist creations to rare design classics and quirky novelty items. This work also includes iconic bottles from leading makers such as Guerlain, Schiaparelli, and Balenciaga with a star-rating system indicating the value of every bottle.
Once considered the stepchild of the collectable glass community, carnival glass, poor man's Tiffany, is synonymous with class and exquisite artistry. This title features histories of major glass manufacturers, a guide to carnival glass colours, and, collector pricing and detailed patterns of carnival glass from Acanthus to Zig Zag.
This new edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded. The 980 page work now contians more than 3200 keywords and approximately 5800 porcelain maker's marks. Additional information on everything worth knowing about individual manufactures transforms this guide into an indispensable and practical work of reference.
A teeny-tiny set that shows how you can decorate your own tea set with a sheet of stickers. It includes: ceramic white tea set, two sheets of re-pealable flower stickers, one white doily, and a 32-page book about the British tea ceremony and how to have your own.
This is a collection of colour photographs and line drawings of leaded-glass window installations from the studio designer's portfolio of McMow Art Glass. It covers 18 years of commissions and includes all aspects of leaded glass design from bevelled panels and landscapes to spectacular entryways.
In its centenary year of 1862, the Maling factory was producing 90 per cent of the jam jars used in England and Scotland. Thousands more were exported and they became synonymous with Rington's tea and Keillers marmalade, other British companies. This book traces the development of Maling and other Tyneside potteries and explores the makers' marks.
Worcester is the single most collected British porcelain manufacturer in the world. Produced since 1751, it is most notably renowned for several styles. This title takes you on a journey through the many periods of this highly respected manufacturer, illustrating and describing the diverse range of styles and designs produced over the years.
This is a portfolio of photographs and drawings of leaded-glass window installations drawn from the archive at "Glass Reflections" of Fort Lauderdale. The array of design styles include traditional, tropical, floral, bevelled panels, modern abstracts, landscapes, and entryways.
Porcelain has been produced in England since the eighteenth century. This title takes a nostalgic look through the shelves of British porcelain history over 250 years, detailing the many beautiful and varied styles and designs and the famous producers that made them. It is suitable for collectors of porcelain.
Illustrates how Southeast Asian ceramics began to fill the void in the ceramics trade during the ban on exporting Chinese ceramic ware. This book traces the development and fluctuations of the international ceramic trade between China and Southeast Asia focusing specifically on the 14th-15th centuries (Ming Gap).
This is a tour through nine art glass studios located in the USA and Canada. For each studio, the book features an 8-page layout presenting colour photographs of installations and artist proposals. It is designed to appeal to architects, interior designers, and glass artists.