Antique English Victorian Pottery - History Types Makers / Scarce Book

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VICTORIAN POTTERY
by Hugh Wakefield, Thomas Nelson and Sons, NY, 1962 .
”The pottery of the Victorian era embraces many wares that are decoratively attractive and of great artistic and historical interest.  To the collector the period is especially significant since the material for collecting still survives in sufficient quantity for pieces to be purchased at reasonable prices.”  Profusely illustrated with nearly 100 black-and-white photographs, in-depth captions, information on marks, and a rich narrative, this rare book is an invaluable reference
“This book is extremely well arranged, and embodies much valuable scholarship.  The tables of marks and illustrations are excellent.”  Illustrated with 99 black-and-white photographs and numerous line drawings of marks, this early out-of-print text provides a definitive survey of Victorian pottery types of the nineteenth century.  Most of the pottery discussed is English.   Stonewares are discussed as well as earthenwares and the subject-matter ranges from the simple wares of the country potters to the sophisticated pottery inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement.  Covered by chapter are:  Printed Pottery; Decorative Jugs; Pottery Figures; Jasper, Grecian Wares and Terracotta; Majolica, Palissy and Henry Deux; Doultons of Lambeth; The Martin Brothers; William de Morgan; Painted Pottery; Art Potteries; and Country Potteries.  The Appendix covers marks and signatures.  Photographs include many examples of Minton as well as Copeland, Ridgway, Doulton, Martin, Della Robbia, De Morgan, Wedgwood, and others.   This rare book belongs in the permanent reference library of the serious collector, dealer, or historian of Victorian pottery wares.
6.2” x 9.5” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  208 pages.
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