No comments about RumRill Pottery the Ohio Years 1938-1942.

3 comments about Royal Delft: A Guide to De Porceleyne Fles (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. I found this book to be extremely helpful in more fully understanding the history and evolution of the De Porceleyne Fles Delft.
   Great detailed pictures, year codes, painters, and designer information. A beautiful book also!



2. This book, "Royal Delft, A Guide to De Porceleyne Fles", is beautifully designed and printed. The porceleyne factory in Delft, The Netherlands, to which it refers, was 350 years old in 2003. If you love Delft plates, known by the little pot insignia on the back, and most Dutch people do, then this is a great book to have, although at $69.95, it is not cheap. However it will save you money, as it tells you how rare the plates that are offered on sites such as EBay actually are, how many were originally made, their original selling price, and their value in recent years. When I was growing up in a Dutch emigrant household in Canada, we had a little WW1 plate hanging on our wall at home. This book was able to tell me the history of the WW1 plates Delft offered, with pictures of the entire series, and the original price and current value. It also listed the designer of the war plates, as well as the painters who worked on them and their identifier initials. I am now well on my way to collecting the series. This is a specialty book which i personally will long treasure and pass on to my own daughter.



3. Royal Delft: A Guide to De Porceleyne Fles (Schiffer Book for Collectors)An excellent book for anyone interested in collecting ortiginal delft plates, etc.

4 comments about Collecting Lladro: Identification & Price Guide.

1. The book was exatly what I was looking for, a very no hassel transaction which makes it a real pleasure. We have found Amazon to be a very honest company. Nothing else to say. Cheers Chris



2. As a Lladro collector of more than 25 years I found this book to be most informative. Even though I have read much about Lladro there were topics covered that were new to me. A new addition would be most welcome.



3. Good book to read about Lladro porcelains but it's pretty outdated and doesn't contain samples of the newer Lladro pieces. But then again, Lladro related books are so rare, this itself is a jewel. Majority of the pictures shown here are the 'official' photographs of piece by Lladro themselves. It would have been great to see pictures taken by the author or owner as it would give a different angle and view of the pieces. I'm an avid collector and was thrilled to see many of the older pieces and read a short history about them in this book. Perhaps the author would consider to publish a newer edition?? And also source out Lladro examples from a more varied selection of collectors. A view of how they are stored in display cabinets at individual homes would be great too, to give a more personal and homely touch to the pieces. This is a great book and I'm sure it took a lot of effort to come out with it.... I would recommend it to anyone and hope that new editions will be published in the near future.



4. For anyone who is interested in learning more about Lladró, the company, the history, the incredible artistry, "relatives" such as NAO and Zaphir, collecting and becoming better at collecting, and how to care for your collection, this book is fantastic and I highly recommend it! Peggy Whiteneck is truly an expert in this field, and has a passion for collecting Lladró that shows in every page. This second edition includes updates and new information as well as even more photos. Lladró collectors will not want to miss this!

2 comments about Antique Trader Teapots Price Guide.

1. I decided to start a teapot collection so my husband recommended this book. Even if you don't want to start a collection but, do love teapots, this is a book you will enjoy.



2. This is a great "wish book" for teapot lovers everywhere. Since this is my first purchase of a collector's type price guide, I have no "benchmark" as far as comparing to other publications of that type; however, I love the beautiful illustrations for browsing. Even though most are far beyond my price range, there is always the dream of discovering something beautiful and rare at a bargain price. I am happy with my purchase.

5 comments about Collector's Encyclopedia of R.S. Prussia: Fourth Series.

1. This is an excellent book! I teach an antique porcelain class and found it useful to gain expertise quickly. This book is successfully used by appraisers, dealers, collectors and teachers. I have read many porcelain books, and this one was one of the easiest to read and understand. It was well organized and contained a good variety of the styles and characteristics of RS Prussia.

   All four volumes are needed to identify pieces, although Ms. Gaston provides a shape guide to help date pieces not pictured.

   What I'd like to see in the next book is 1) clarification on how the marks were made, i.e., printed over or under glaze, 2) the types of glazes used (and were pieces refired) 3)repeat of history with changes incorporated, verses the new and updated info section. The history only appears fully in the ist volume.




2. Okay- I admit it. I did not have a room full of R.S.Prussia china to reference when I bought this book. I just loved the pictures and had to have it! I can dream a little dream and imagine finding a portrait bowl or vase at a small town flea market for next to nothing...and then I can look up its worth and smile as I place my prize in the china cabinet ( a coveted possession NOT for resale!).



3. Wonderful book with full color pictures. Also pictures of the marks. Great price guide! Will use this over & over.



4. As a new collector of R.S. Prussia I found this book to be an excellent reference. It's detailed description and beautiful pictures of the different molds, decorations and marks was very helpful. I know there are a lot of "fake" pieces on the market and this book is proving to be an invaluable guide for me. The history was very interesting also. Thank you Ms. Gaston! A really beautiful book and very informative.



5. This book was very insightful for me. I was searching for a particular "mark" on a piece that I own. This was the only book that was of help.

3 comments about 1100 Marks on Foreign Pottery & Porcelain.

1. This book is a wast of time. There are marks with no explanations and explanations with no marks. The book skips sequences almost like there are pages missing. Trying to use this book in dating a piece is hopeless.

   Please save your money and don't buy this book.




2. Very good if your looking for very old marks



3. This book has a terrific layout. The right page has 50 or more markings while the left page lists easily referenced details. Unfortunately, the details can be sketchy. For example, (one listing) Paris, some factory, Charles Phillipe or (another listing) Sceaux? or Bourg la Reine? Doubtful.

   I bought this book to accompany me on my European flea market travels. It is a reprint of a book originally published in 1937. So all of the markings are for things that are much older than I'm likely to find in our local flea markets. However, should I come across one, I'll be ready for it. :)

2 comments about The Art of the Limoges Box.

1. This is a great book for anyone interested in art, history, or Limoges boxes themselves. The well-written pages and colorful photos invoke a sense of the time and history behind these artistic pieces. It starts with the early days of snuffboxes and ends with examples of the modern counterparts, giving you a full scope of the changes and constants throughout the years. "The Art of the Limoges Box" is a great addition to any artistic library.



2. This book is lovely to see and fairly helpful, especially if you are a newcomer to Limoge box collecting. It has enabled me to find several of the boxes that i have and their approximate worth. Has a grat section on avoiding fakes that everyone interested in Limoge boxes should read

1 comments about Official White House China.

1. For anyone interested in this facinating subject...this book is the "bible!" Thank you Betty Monkman for updating this history and for letting "fans of the White House" like me - be able to learn so much! I truly dream of someday having dinner off some of this china!

No comments about Blanc de Chine: The Great Porcelain of Dehua.

2 comments about Kovels' Depression Glass and Dinnerware Price List, 8th edition (Kovel's Depression Glass and Dinnerware Price List).

1. I was very pleased to find this item Used, to save money.
   The copy I bought was in fine condition.
   The seller kindly arranged to have it arrive in time for my deadline.
   Very positive experience.



2. Great resource for depression glass as long as you can identify by written description and not picture. Few close-up pics and those in black and white are not enough to help in close ID situations like the Sandwich pattern. In comparison, Warman's book has a great section with a pie slice of each pattern shown that is very helpful. This book is excellent for accurate written information but not as good for visual identification.