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John Sandon 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... | Hans van Lemmen Art Deco was arguably the twentieth century's popular and memorable design movement, and has come to define the inter-war period with its clean sleek lines, streamlined shapes, bold abstract forms... |
| Emmanuel Cooper Covers the various aspects of contemporary ceramic practice and includes work of all scales from a few centimetres in size to vast room-sized installations. With over 600 illustrations, this comprehensive... |
Ellen T. Schroy With its clear, full-color photos, thumbnail pattern guide, detailed line drawings and detailed descriptions, all in a portable and affordable package, Warman's Depression Glass Field Guide, 5th edition is the... | John Sandon 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... |
Alan Marshall During her sixty-five-year career, Susie Cooper introduced more than 4,500 ceramic patterns and shapes, versatile and influential designers the industry has ever seen. This title charts her progress from the... | Carol Hayes "Pottery of the Southwest: Ancient Art and Modern Traditions". |
Hans van Lemmen Art Nouveau is characterised by its ornamental curvilinear design and use of sinuous line and vibrant colour. This book charts the impact of this style on the tile industry in... | Will Farmer From gift shop designs for the holiday village in north Wales, Portmeirion pottery evolved to a global business, thanks in large part to the design flair of Susan Williams-Ellis. This... |
Valerie Baynton 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... | Robert Copeland This book reviews and illustrates the Wedgwood products from the nineteenth century to the resurgence after 1904. |
Blake-Roberts, Gaye '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... | John Sandon 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... |
L.M. Bickerton 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... | Suzanne J E Tourtillott Showcases a collection of tiles. Some of the larger displays were made to decorate public and private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature, tell a story, or make... |