Synopses & Reviews
Millers makes sense of the dizzying array of collectable ceramics by providing a range of current sales prices and color photographs for more than 2,500 items, ranging from 16th century delftware through 19th century stoneware to post-war and modern pieces. Definitive text reveals the dimensions and creation date for each piece, along with manufacturers histories, and tips for ceramic restoration and care. Several sections are devoted to collecting by maker, by country of origin, and even by shape. Various styles and collectiblity of items from leading producers such as Staffordshire, Doulton, Sevres, Royal Copenhagen, and Meissen, among others, are discussed in detail, along with those of smaller manufacturers from Europe, the United States, and Russia.
Synopsis
A useful practical reference work to identifying and valuing ceramics, both pottery and porcelain. Over 2,500 examples of European and North American pottery and porcelain are described and illustrated in colour. For ease of reference, the book is divided into different collecting categories. It includes an index , a glossary and a bibliography.