Spode & Copeland: Over Two Hundred Years Of Fine China And Porcelain - Couverture rigide

Smith, Steven

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0764321730 ISBN 13 : 9780764321733

Editeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

Over 440 vivid color images display the wide range of ceramics produced by the English pottery firm, established by Josiah Spode in the 1760s and continuing today. From historic blue and white transfer printed wares of the early 1800s to popular dinnerware patterns of the 1900s, this book includes sprig decorated wares, delicate bone china table and tea sets, graceful figurines, and sturdy stoneware candlesticks and loving cups. The famous and much coveted patterns represented include Willow, Rosebud Chintz, Patricia, and Tower. \nOrganized by periods of production, the fascinating text provides a history of the Spode firm through the centuries and its various name changes. Included are techniques for dating Spode ceramics, makers marks, a bibliography, and index. Values are found in the captions. This book is a must for everyone who appreciates fine English ceramics.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Steven Smith is partner in a china replacement business and has collected Spode and Copeland ceramics for many years. He resides in Salem, Oregon.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764321730
• ISBN 13: 9780764321733
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible