- Paperback
- Publisher: Antique Collectors Club (1982)
- ASIN: B0041SY27Y
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
In summary;- a first class extension to Volume 1, and must rate 5 stars. Essential reference for any serious collector.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format: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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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
More than a reference book: An interesting read as well
1 Nov 2006
Format: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.
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.
Comprehensive, but disappointing
10 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
Really Nice Reference Book for Transferware
24 April 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
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!
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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