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Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764307312
ISBN-139780764307317
eBay Product ID (ePID)1209505
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicPottery & Ceramics, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorArnold A. & Dorothy E. Kowalsky
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height9 In.
Item Length11 In.
Item Width8.5 In.
Item Weight98.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN99-026188
Publication Year1999
FormatHardcover
Book TitleEncyclopedia of Marks on American, English, and European Earthenware, Ironstone, and Stoneware: 1780-1980 : 1780-1980
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThis authoritative reference work identifies thousands of marks from American, English and European potters. In the main body of the text, the marks are presented by potter in alphabetical order. Included in each potter's listing is the location of the firm, a brief history of the company, the span of years from the firm's establishment until its dissolution, and any former and subsequent company affiliations associated with that firm. The marks associated with that potter are presented in chronological order. Also provided are listings of further readings for those wishing either to delve deeper into the history of the firm or to view images of wares upon which these marks appear. American and Canadian importers, and the potters for whom they imported wares, are also identified. In addition, numerous appendices provide future information pertaining to ware types and printed patterns produced by the various potters, registry dates, and much more. A glossary of pottery terms and an extensive bibliography round out the presentation. This encyclopedia, years in the making, provides the most current research on potters spanning two hundred years and is the essential reference for everyone interested in ceramics., This essential new reference identifies thousands of marks from American, English and European potters. Marks are presented in alphabetical and chronological order by potters with historical facts. American and Canadian importers and the potters for whom they imported are identified. Ware types, printed patterns, registry dates, glossary and bibliography are included. Now identification of pottery has a single authoritative source.
LC Classification NumberNK4007.K69 1999
Number of Pages640 pages
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- 21 Oct, 2020
Disappointed
It says American stoneware in the title. I have a great deal of stoneware and there's not much in this book about it.Verified purchase: Yes
