1 comments about Bohemian Decorated Porcelain (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. My book describes the development of porcelain production in the Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) region of western Bohemia. Through the declining years of the Habsburg's Austro-Hungarian Empire to the rise of communism in Czechoslovakia, a history of each factory exporting ware to the United States is presented which recounts details of factory owners never described in English literature. A description of each small town or village in the Karlovy Vary region that manufactured porcelain is provided. Details of the methods of exporting porcelain to the United States and the history of import businesses and their owners gives the reader an insight into how today's antique porcelain found its way from factory to home. Numerous advertisements of import companies illustrate the array of Bohemian porcelain sold in America during the late 1800s and early 1900s. As the demand for whiteware increased to satisfy the growing interest in amateur china painting in America in the 1880s, the Karlovy Vary area factories expanded and their export business grew. I describe the factory methods used to decorate "Carlsbad china", the name given to porcelain exported from this region in the late 1800s. American decoration of imported whiteware is also presented making the book an invaluable reference for those who purchase, sell, or who have inherited pieces of this china. In addition, the book should be of value to those interested in family histories of factory owners and decorators. Over 600 color photographs and illustrations demonstrate the rich variety of porcelain pieces exported to as well as decorated in, the United States during this time. An extensive presentation of American export dinnerware patterns from the oldest producing factory is featured in one of the book's appendices. Many factory marks are illustrated in color and are presented in a chronology following the description of each factory. A price guide is provided to give a relative value of one piece to another. If you have questions about Bohemian/Austrian porcelain please contact me and time permitting, I'll try to help you.

No comments about Pot-Lids & Other Coloured Printed Staffordshire (Ref & Price Guide).

No comments about Chinese Armorial Porcelain for the Dutch Market.

1 comments about Worcester Porcelain: The Zorensky Collection.

1. I have seen this book by Simon Spero & John Sandon, and as with all of their books and/or catalogs, the quality is exceptional. The photos are superb, and the descriptions very informative. For collectors of Worcester porcelain, this book is a "must have". The Zorensky Collection is fabulous, and these two authors have given a wonderful representation of it. This book makes me want to go out and buy more Worscester!

1 comments about Collecting Royal Copley Plus Royal Windsor & Spaulding: Book 2 (Collector's Guide to).

1. A very handy 144 page reference book featuring hundreds of small, full color photos of Royal Copley, Royal Windsor and Spaulding items. This Book II has no repeats from the previous Book I. Major chapters run from Royal Copley-Still Going Strong, The Truth About Royal Windsor, A Warm Experience at Spaulding, to Labels, Bibliography and Source Material. You'll find this handy purse size volume useful as you attend auctions and antique shows.

No comments about Studio Pottery in Britain 19002005.

1 comments about Sotheby's Concise Encyclopedia of Porcelain.

1. This is a narrative history of porcelain, lavishly illustrated. It covers only porcelain, not other forms of ceramics. It focuses on wares that I would consider exclusively museum quality. The illustrations are gorgeous. The text is gracefully written and thoroughly informative. Although it is not arranged topically as a real encyclopedia would be, it does have a marvelous glossary at the end that is an education in itself. With the caveat that this is a narrative not a topical reference, I highly recommend this book.

1 comments about Faberge at Hillwood.

1. This book is a must to anyone interested in Faberge art. The book is written by the chief curator at Hillwood,which is the Washington, D.C. residence of the late Marjorie Merriweather Post, cereal heiress, collector, and philanthropist. There are 53 exquisite color photos in 80 pages of text. Some photos are extreme close up of intricate detailed artworks. Mrs. Post owns two imperial Easter eggs which are also featured in this book along with elaborate boxes, silver tea service, clocks, and notebook covers. Ann Odom knows her subject well with background information and family history. This book is well worth having in your collection.

No comments about Miller's: Goss & Crested Wares: A Collector's Guide (The Collector's Guide Series, 16).

1 comments about Royal Doulton Bunnykins: A Charlton Standard Catalogue, Third Edition (Charlton Standard Catalogue).

1. I use this book to evaluate the value of my personal large collection of Royal Doulton Bunnykins. I then keep a record of my collection and its worth for my family.