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Pottery and Porcelain Books
Recommended by GPSA Members Here are some recommended reference books. Comments are from GPSA Members. |
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If You Are Just Getting Started Warman's American Pottery and Porcelain Warman's English & Continental Pottery and Porcelain Two good all around general books which explain different types of pottery and porcelain, as well as makers. Not a lot of photos, but they answer many questions for those who are new to pottery and porcelain. Buy them used or borrow them from the library. Once you learn what these books have to teach you, you will rarely go back to them. |
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Books About Marks on Pottery and Porcelain
Kovel's Dictionary of Marks - Pottery & Porcelain 1650-1850, Ralph and Terry Kovel Mostly English and Continental marks Kovel's New Dictionary of Marks - Pottery & Porcelain 1850 - Present, Ralph and Terry Kovel Contains both European and U.S. Marks Lehner's Encyclopedia of U.S. Marks on Pottery Porcelain & Clay, Lois Lehner Great resource for American art pottery and dinnerware marks |
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Books Dedicated to Specific Types of Pottery and Porcelain by a Variety of Manufacturers The Collector's Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware, Jo Cunningham Nice reference book that gives a "snapshot" overview and general information on nearly 50 America dinnerware manufacturers, lots of pictures Collectors Guide to Made in Japan, Carol Bess White Lots of photos and values. Over 70 marks shown, unfortunately no ID on who used them or when Collectors Encyclopedia of English China, Mary Frank Gaston Very informative, nice general sampling of Lustre, Transfer ware, Novelty and Royal Commemoratives, and more. |
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Collecting Blue Willow, M.A. Harman Very nicely layed out, informative and covers nearly every imaginable object to carry the Blue Willow decoration. Collectors Encyclopedia of Flow Blue China, Mary Frank Gaston Loads of patterns pictured, nearly 170 marks shown - unfortunately some of them are blurred (flowed) beyond recognition. There is a second book in this series which covers more patterns and objects. Restaurant China,Volumes I and II, Conroy Also includes railroad china and military. Color photos. Mid-Century Modern Dinnerware, Michael Pratt Covers Ak-Sar-Ben Pottery, Denwar Ceramics Iroquois China Company, Laurel Potteries of California, Royal China Company, and Stetson China Company. Includes a great guide for grading dinnerware, fabulous photos, and tons of information about the companies covered. Great for use in identifying dinnerware from these specific companies, and presents much nicer than the average price guide. Would make a lovely coffee table book for the M-C-M collector. Collecting Fiesta, LuRay and Other Colorware, Mark Gonzalez This book covers both old and new Fiesta as well as Taylor Smith Taylor's LuRay Pastels and colorware lines from Knowles, Mt. Clemens, Cronin, etc. It features great color pictures and shows the differences in lines that are often confused and misidentified. Johnson Brothers Classic English Dinnerware , Bob Page and Dale Frederickson Published by Replacements, 2003. Identifies shapes of the dinnerware first and then the patterns by shape. Good photos and inserts of border patterns. Price guide included (2004-2005) but separate so it can be updated without having to buy a whole new book. Staffordshire: Romantic Transfer Patterns, Petra Williams There are three volumes in this series. Great to ID unmarked transferware. Out of print, but sometimes seen on eBay or Amazon. Head Vases, Kathleen Cole A great picture guide to head vases. You'll be amazed how many styles of these were made! Grandma's Tea Leaf Ironstone, Heavilin A great look at this once popular style. Many marks shown, as well. |
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Art Pottery Of America, Henzke Spongeware 1835-1935: Makers Marks & Patterns, Kelly The Wonderful World of Cookie Jars, Mark Ellen Supnick |
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Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain, Gaston Collector's Encyclopedia of Bauer Pottery, Jack Chipman Collector's Encyclopedia of California Pottery, Jack Chipman Majolica: European & American Wares, Snyder Collector's Guide to Yellow Ware, McAllister Chintz Ceramics, Welsh |
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Collectible Teapots, Tina Carter
Cups & Saucers, Harran Collector's Encyclopedia of Gaudy Dutch Welsh, Shuman Spongeware 1835-1935: Makers Marks Patterns, Kelly White Ironstone China: Plate ID Guide 1840-1890, Dieringer |
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Reproductions Antique Trader Guide to Fakes Reproductions, Mark Chervenka A general book on reproductions in glass, pottery and more. This book may save you from making costly mistakes. |
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Places to buy books on Pottery and Porcelain
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