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This dictionary brings together as many facts as possible about blue and white printed pottery at the height of its popularity and production. The authors have produced a comprehensive guide, covering every possible aspect of the subject, with Appendices which include makers' initial marks and a list of source books used by makers. The discovery that prints could be transferred to porcelain and pottery helped transform the ceramics industry. Inevitably, the market demand at the end of the nineteenth century for brightly coloured wares put an end to this extraordinary potting endeavour but the interest of collectors has never declined. This book was awarded the Library Association's 1982 McColvin Medal for an outstanding reference book. It is the first of a two volume set, having been supplemented in 1989 by a separate and entirely new companion volume containing additional entries and further information. This is a first-class reference book - Antique Collectors
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Volume Two of the Definitive Work,
By Dr. I Sayer (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880: Additional Entries v. 2 (Dictionary of Blue & White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880) (Hardcover)
At the time of writing this was rated 3 stars. Why? As a serious long term collector of Blue & White, I have to say that this & Volume 1 are unarguably the definitve texts, & they clearly supersede all the earlier (& later) error ridden lightweight competetors. Volume 1 is the main work; this work (Vol. 2) is merely a slimmer updating. It is, as the title says, a properly researched reference dictionary (lavishly illustrated), not a chatty fireside book. The only omissions (deliberate) are the American views, such as those made by Stubbs with the Spread Eagle Border etc., for which you'll have to turn to "Arman" or other early American publications.
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A useful addition to the main dictionary,
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This review is from: The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880: Additional Entries v. 2 (Dictionary of Blue & White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880) (Hardcover)
This volume is well laid out in alphabetical order and easy to follow. The basis of the dictionary is the name of the designs rather than the manufacturer of the pottery. New items are flagged and updated items are cross referenced to the Volume 1 edition. This does limit the book as a complete reference unless you are also in possession of Volume 1. There is an unfortunate limit on colour plates when black and white presentation does not do justice to the illustrations. The major limitation of the volume is the lack of dating information in relation to the huge variety of designs on offer.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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More than a reference book: An interesting read as well,
By Kay Hepworth "Gordon" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880, volume II (additional entries and supplementary information). (Hardcover)
The most comprehensive references on transferware pottery are basically boring lists: You use them to reference a specific item, and not much else.
This book is so much more. It's a top reference work, but is also the sort of book you can put on the coffee table - or curl up with in bed for an absorbing couple of hours reading. Highly recommended.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive, but disappointing,
By joseph radecki - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880: Additional Entries v. 2 (Dictionary of Blue & White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880) (Hardcover)
Very informative, but the vast majority of the photos are black and white! Not ideal. I would not have purchased the book had this been made known.
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Really Nice Reference Book for Transferware,
By J. Windham "Book and Movie Lover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880: v. 1 (Dictionary of Blue & White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880) (Hardcover)
Books on transferware (blue and white) pottery are very hard to find. And it's even harder to find a good one, that has enough information to be useful.
This is a VERY nice reference book for transferware pottery. While not every pattern is pictured (an impossible feat considering how many different patterns there are), there are dozens and dozens of example pictures through out. Beautiful patterns - some of which I had never seen before. They also show numerous examples of the original painting or sketch or engraving next to the transferware pattern, which I found very interesting. Many makers/manufacturers marks and date stamps are covered also. This book doesn't even attempt to assign monetary prices to the patterns, but as a reference book you can't beat it. Well worth the money! |
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