American Pottery & Porcelain - Softcover

William C., Jr. Ketchum

9781579121099: American Pottery & Porcelain

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579121098 ISBN 13: 9781579121099

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub, 2000

This visual antique reference guide has all the information readers need to identify and appraise American pottery and porcelain -- from the earliest rough vessels of the mid-eighteenth century to the Fiestaware of the mid-twentieth century.

Each piece -- 367 in all -- is photographed in full color and accompanied by an in-depth description of the piece, origin and date of manufacture, relationship to similar pieces and rarity and hints for collectors, helping readers spot potentially valuable heirlooms stashed at home or at garage sales, consignment stores and flea markets.

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From the Publisher:

Also available in this series: THE ANTIQUE HUNTER'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN FURNITURE: TABLES, CHAIRS, SOFAS, and BEDS, THE ANTIQUE HUNTER'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN FURNITURE: CHEST CUPBOARDS, DESKS & OTHER PIECES, and THE ANTIQUE HUNTER'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN SILVER & PEWTER

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Brimming with photographs and invaluable information, AMERICAN POTTERY & PORCELAIN is the ultimate guide to this highly popular field of collectibles. Showcasing 367 examples ranging from plates, jugs, and coffeepots to mixing bowls, serving dishes, vases, and more, this volume covers the entire range of American pottery and porcelain produced from the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century.

Expertly researched, this handy guide features a full-color photograph of each piece accompanied by an extensive caption describing the piece, the materials and dimensions, where and when it was made, background information on the maker and the genre of the piece, and hints for collectors.

Marvelously detailed, portable, and easy to use, AMERICAN POTTERY & PORCELAIN also features an extensive reference section that includes a list of pottery and porcelain manufacturers and their specialties, a list of makers' marks, a glossary, tips on buying pottery and porcelain, a list of significant museum and other public collections, a bibliography, and an up-to-date price guide.

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