BRITISH PORCELAIN 18th - 19th Centuries ( 1730 to 1900 )

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RS1094) THE F.S. MACKENNA COLLECTION OF ENGLISH PORCELAIN. PART 1 CHELSEA / PART 2 WORCESTER / PART 3 PLYMOUTH AND BRISTOL - Mackenna F.S. 3 Volumes complete. 1972/1973/1975 Ltd to 500 sets. Total of 193 pages of text and 284 pages of black & white plates. Original blue & gilt covers. Minor wear. Good to very good set. With a printed page from the Antique Collector about Mackenna & boldly signed and dated by him. The 3 volume set on this famous collection of 18th century British ceramics produced in an edition of 500 copies only. Part 1 contains a selection of wares from all 3 periods of Chelsea production and includes items not illustrated in the previous Chelsea volumes by Mr. Mackenna. Part 2 contains the author's collection of Worcester which was dispersed prior to this publication, 43 items were sold at Sotheby's in 1957 as part of the then collection. Part 3 contains 110 items of Plymouth and Bristol and includes a transcript of Mr. Mackenna's address given at the opening ceremony of the Bi-Centenary Exhibition of Bristol on May 4th. 1970.	SOLD
B1071) THE CERAMICS OF SWANSEA AND NANTGARW. A History of the Factories. With Biographical Notes of the Artists and Others, Notes on the Merits of the Porcelains, The Marks Thereon Etc. With an Appendix on the Mannerisms of the Artists by Robert Drane. Turner W. London 1st & only edition1897. 349 pages 23 b/w & 10 chromolitho. colour plates. Original pale blue cloth & gilt. Rubbing to covers and spine. One endpaper with small splits The pioneer study of Welsh porcelain that appeared almost 50 years before the next major work on this subject by Morton Nance in 1942. Also contains a 25 page illustrated appendix on identifying artists at Swansea and Nantgarw by their style and numerous recipes for bodies, glazes etc from various sources. The first and only edition of this classic work on welsh porcelain and its artists.	£ 95.00
B1075) BOW, CHELSEA and DERBY PORCELAIN. Bemrose W. Published by Bemrose 1898. 174 pages. 20 full page plates with tissue guards & 30 b/w illustrations in the text. Original hardback embossed & gilt decorated cloth. A very good and clean copy. This scarce work is based on unedited documents from the Duesbury family relating to the early history of these factories. Includes lists of moulds etc. along with small chapter on Longton Hall. Illustrations of pieces are mostly from the author's own collection.	SOLD
EX42) BRITISH PORCELAIN SAUCEBOATS of the 18th CENTURY - Panes N. June 2009. Forward by Geoffrey Godden. 280 pages. Over 650 colour illustrations. Hardback.d/w. Nicholas Panes provides a true identification guide to 18th century porcelain sauceboats. Based on his own collection but with added examples from auction houses, museums, dealers and private collections the book illustrates and describes 414 sauceboats. With introductory chapters on the history and design influences on British sauceboats, such as Silver and Chinese porcelain, followed by the main part of the book dealing with the manufacturers. The front and back covers illustrate 2 fine examples from the Bow factory who produced some of the more distinctive designs of sauceboats. Numerous examples are shown from Chelsea, Bow, Worcester, Limehouse, Derby, Bristol, Longton Hall, Vauxhall, Lowestoft, Liverpool, West Pans, Caughley etc. Beautifully illustrated and with a thumbnail guide to the bases and numerous shapes this is a welcome addition to the other standard publications on shape and factory recognition such as those by Michael Berthoud.	£ 45.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B1078) A GUIDE TO NEW HALL PORCELAIN PATTERNS. De Saye Hutton A. 1990. 240 pages. 326 b/w & 16 colour plates.d/w. Hardback. Very good . The book that inspired and formed the basis for the recent New Hall Pattern Book by Pat Preller. With descriptions of over 900 patterns, many illustrated ,and its cross referencing to illustrations in other publications such as New Hall by Holgate, Teapots by Miller etc. The first publication on a factory's patterns that led to many more. This title will always remain somewhat of a rarity due to the pulping of stock of this and other titles in the early 1990's by the new owners of the publishing firm.	SOLD
B1079) NEW HALL PORCELAIN. Bicentenary Exhibition 1781-1981 - Stoke April 1981. 40 pages. 34 b/w illust. Soft covers. Fine copy. With text by David Holgate and Pat Halfpenny and over 150 items described and 43 illustrated in the plates.	£ 28.00
B1080) SPODE and HIS SUCCESSORS - Hayden A. Published 1925. 326 pages. 64 full page b/w plates & 24 full page colour plates, mounted on card . Original embossed cloth. Ware to covers, endpapers weak, few pages loose but complete. Working copy only The first full publication on Spode and later Copeland including large sections on transfer printed wares and painted porcelain. A difficult to obtain title in good condition, and illustrating many items and archived material for the first time. Endpapers in pagoda transfer printed designs and printed as a limited edition but no number stated. Based on other publications of the time this would have been between 1000 and 1500 copies.	£ 24.00
B1083) Exhibition of Early ST. CLOUD and CHELSEA Porcelain - Malcolm Anderson. April 1960. 32 pages. 30 b/w illustrations. Soft covers. Good. Focusing on the relief moulded designs on plain white porcelain being plum blossom, prunus, vine and tea-plant. Also includes examples of Meissen, Chinese and Bow for comparison.	£ 24.00
RS1095) Exhibition. OLD ENGLISH PORCELAIN - Stoner & Evans St. James's Square London. 1909. 84 pages. 33 full page black & white plates with tissue guards. Original Hardback cloth covers with gilt titles. Covers clean and good. Foxing to the tissue guards. Otherwise a good copy. The London dealers' early exhibition of mostly Chelsea, Worcester, Bow and Derby but including items from other factories such as Nantgarw, Bristol, Plymouth etc. Chelsea has the largest section with a number of figures and groups such as the "Itinerant Musician" and includes a complete tea & coffee service decorated with Aesop's fables.	£ 38.00
B1087) CHELSEA CHINA - Hurlbutt F. 1937. 1st & Only edition of 100 copies. Edition De-Luxe. Signed by the author. 246 pages. 48 black & white plates. 8 pages of colour plates, of watercolours by the author hand cut and pasted on to a gold card background.. Original hard back cloth. In dust wrapper. Wear to text on wrapper. Minor foxing. Good to very good copy One of the rarest books on English ceramics and perhaps because of this little discussed by other authors in later publications and often not listed in bibliographies. One of the few references to this work is in the 1938 book on Hamett O'Neale where William Tapp praises Mr. Hurlbutt's knowledge and opinions. Frank Hurlbutt was an accomplished artist and the colour plates are reproductions of his work in watercolour of pieces of Chelsea porcelain. Bearing that in mind makes these illustrations limited edition prints in their own right. The book is a delight to read as Mr. Hurlbutt makes full and vibrant use of the English language in his commentary and study of Chelsea porcelain.In his book 18th Century English Porcelain Severne Mackenna has 8 pages devoted to Frank Hurlbutt his collection and his books which reveals a great deal about the man and his publications. Mr. Mackenna was given the vast and important Hurlbutt ceramic library by Frank Hurlbutt's sister. This is the only edition of this scarce work published in 1937.	£ 300.00
JW15) AN ANTHOLOGY OF BRITISH TEAPOTS. Miller P. & Berthoud M. 1985. 386 pages. Illustrating 2,268 examples in black & white. Hardback.d/w. We will have a small number of copies of this the original teapot book. Although the 2,268 teapots are in black and white it does include the Miller collection before its sale to the Norwich Museum. Many examples were not repeated in the more recent Directory of British Teapots which is all in colour.	£ 16.00
B999) A DIRECTORY OF BRITISH TEAPOTS - Berthoud M. & Maskell R. 2006 . 384 pages. Over 2000 colour illustrations. Hardback.d/w. One of the best kept secrets in recent months; a new all colour teapot book that will inspire and stimulate collectors, collections and dealers around the world. Teapots from the late 17th century to the end of the 19th century in 48 sections divided by general shapes. All types of earthenware and porcelain are covered representing 233 manufacturers. With appendixes dealing with finial types, strainers and some continental teapots which offer traps for the unwary. With illustrations in full colour this book will be of interest to collectors of all forms of British teawares, not just teapots, because of the vast range of patterns that will be published. Similar in style to the earlier anthology of teapots but with new illustrations and 2000 teapots all in colour. Collectors of specific types of wares such as Basalt, Lustre, blue and white, stoneware etc. should find enough freshly illustrated examples to jusify the purchase. This is now, with out any doubt, the standard work on British Teapots. Illustrations and further information HERE	£ 50.00   Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B1063) A Dictionary of CERAMIC ARTISTS by Vega Wilkinson. 2007. 240 pages. 200 b/w illustrations & 32 pages of colour plates. Hardback.. Following on from her book on Spode-Copeland Vega Wikinson provides us with what many in the past have suggested and requested; a work on ceramic artists in dictionary format.. Vega has had access to the Minton archives for some time, and a lot of important information was gleaned from this source along with information on artists from Royal Doulton, Royal Worcester, Coalport etc. etc. etc. The 90 or so entries for artists from her earlier work on Copeland obviously appear here but in many cases these entries are both enlarged and updated. The section on Outside Decorators and Retailers is particularly welcome and has its own introduction ,as does the section on Artists and Book Illustrators Used as Source Material by ceramic painters.	£ 45.00
B412) Exhibition catalogue. ROBYN ROBB. FINE 18th CENTURY ENGLISH PORCELAIN - Robb R. 2005. June 16th-19th London International Ceramic Fair. 24 pages. 30 items. 30 colour plates. Soft colour covers. As one would expect from Mrs. Robb, this selling exhibition catalogue contains extremely rare examples of shapes and patterns from the Worcester factory (both polychrome and blue & white) along with Chelsea and a few other factories including Lowestoft and Limehouse. I was particularly taken with the 3 examples of Worcester painted with Chinese figures, ones showing musicians playing European instruments.	£ 10.00
B8) Exhibition - KLABER & KLABER 2003. 48 pages. 20 selected items in colour. Soft. With items of Meissen including a plaque depicting "A Botany Lesson", Sevres including an Ice Pail, a Worcester Wigornia cream boat, A Worcester baluster vase by O'neil and other superb examples of 18th century European ceramics.	£ 10.00
B442) Exhibition. The RISE AND FALL of the CERAMIC SPITOON - 2004. Dr. Nigel Cooke. Ended 9th October. 40 pages. 38 colour & six b/w illust. Soft. The development and demise of the ceramic spitoon alongside the collection of 43 items owned by Dr. Nigel Cooke. From Liverpool porcelain to late 19th century Majolica. Are you sure that ornamental flower pot stand or unusual vase is not in reality a spitoon?	£ 10.00
B85) Loan Exhibition. THE DRAGON and THE QUAIL. English Kakiemon Porcelain - February/March 2000. Stockspring Antiques. 40 pages. 32 colour illustrations.Soft. Antonia Agnew and Felicity Marno of Stockspring Antiques in London have assembled a stunning collection of Japanese inspired wares from Chelsea, Bow, Worcester and a few rare examples from other English factories. Also included are some original Japanese pieces and few represenative items from Meissen and elsewhere.	£ 10.00
B12) ADAMS CERAMICS. Staffordshire Potters & Pots 1779-1998 - Furniss D. & Wagner J.R. & J.W. 1999. 352 pages. 1,250 illustrations, most in colour. d/w. One of largest and most important British ceramic manufacturers finally gets the recognition it deserves. The earthenware, jasper, stoneware, basalt, parian and bone china manufactured over a 200 year period are illustrated and described. With an emphasis on transfer ware and including a price guide.	£ 55.00
B15) ENGLISH BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN OF THE 18TH CENTURY. Fisher S. Batsford 1947. 190pp. 45 b/w plates.d/w. The book that remained the standard for many years until the arrival of Bernard Watneys book on this subject and publications by one or two other authors. Still contains useful comments and illustrations from the the author's and other collections.	SOLD
B315) The Illustrated Encyclopedia of BRITISH WILLOW WARE - Connie Rogers. Forward by Robert Copeland. 2003. 392 pages. 1,050 colour illustrations. Over 1,000 factory marks. Hardback. Dust wrapper. The ultimate source book for English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish willow ware designs on ceramics, that includes information on the wares of over 400 manufacturers. The author, a symphony orchestra violinist, has been interested in the subject since 1969 and the accumulation of 30 years work is presented here. Covering the period from the late 18th century to current productions this comprehensive work examines not only the blue & white designs but polychrome, gilded and other single colour transfer variations of the willow pattern design. From Caughley, Coalport, New Hall and other 18th century versions to the modern wares of Booth's, Price-Kensington etc. and seperate sections on Retailers & Importers and Unattributed Marked Items. A vast and invaluable publication for anyone interested in blue & white transfer wares and an up to date general source book for shapes,manufacturers, retailers and marks.	£ 55.00
B218) Godden's Guide to ENGLISH BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN - Godden G.A. 2004. 600 pages. 153 colour illustrations & 711 b/w illustrations. Hardback. d/w. large format. Bringing together and updating current information on blue and white porcelain not only from the 18th century but also the 19th century. Each section concludes with an indication of expected values for certain items such as teapots, creamers and teabowls. The book ends with chapters on unattributed groups and problems, fakes and reproductions. It is without question an astounding and definitive publication on this vast subject. It has been far too long since Geoffery Godden provided us with a major work on British ceramics and he remains undisputed champion of British ceramic research and authorship. A lifetime of experience in one book. See the Gallery	£ 55.00
B19) Exhibition Catalogue (Loan). BOW PORCELAIN 1747-1775. In memory of Geoffrey Freeman. A.Amor 1982. 31 pages. 85 items. 83 items illustrated. Soft. Fine copy. An exhibition from this famous collection and other collections of Bow porcelain just prior to the publication of the book on the Freeman collection by Anton Gabszewitz. Geoffrey Freeman had died just before the exhibition and of the course the publication of the book.	£ 20.00
B1013) The Origin and Devolpment of BOW PORCELAIN 1730-1747 including the Participation of the Roal Society, Andrew Duche and the American Contribution- Daniels P. 2007. 364 pages. 48 colour & 51 b/w illust. Hardback.d/w. Only 350 copies printed. IN STOCK. It is rare for a book that challenges the accepted facts and theories surrounding one of our most important 18th Century ceramic factories to appear without having been discussed and digested by many in the ceramic fraternity before reaching publication. Pat Daniels has been studying 18th century porcelain for over 40 years and traded as Parkside Antiques, a well known Melbourne firm of porcelain specialists. She returned to England in 1996 to study and research the early years of Bow porcelain production and her research has led to her uncovering a great deal of previously unseen documentation regarding those involved with the production of Bow porcelain and their use of the Cherokee or uneka clay from America. With the help of Dr. Ross Ramsay's analysis of porcelain bodies (which a number of points made within this book are based upon) Mrs Daniels suggests changing or making some new attributions, including fresh ideas on the 'A' marked porcelains. The facts uncovered by her from the Royal Society documents lead her to make a compelling case for earlier production of porcelain at Bow amongst many others. Mrs. Daniels has unearthed extremely relevant research material, and although some will disagree with a number of her conclusions and theories there is no doubt this book deserves to be read, as will any subsequent response to her research and conclusions. It is beyond my capabilities to make any further judgements as there are so many points raised throughout the book and I still have much to read and digest.	LAST 28 COPIES  £ 38.00   Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B24) BOW PORCELAIN. The Geoffrey Freeman Collection - Gabszewitz A. 1982. 164 pages. 274 b/w illust. & 16 colour plates.d/w. Small tear to corners of the d/w. Good copy. The Freeman collection of some 280 items of Bow porcelain both polychrome and blue & white wares and including over 90 figures and groups of 18th. century Bow porcelain. One of the finest collections representative of all forms of Bow porcelain.	£ 32.00
B25) BOW PORCELAIN. Exhibition 1981 - City Museum Stoke. September 1981. 40 pages. 174 items. 26 b/w illustrations. Soft. Very good. A loan exhibition from 18 private and 13 museum collections along with a number of anonymous collectors. The exhibition coincided with the first publication by David Redstone and Elizabeth Adams on Bow.	£ 20.00
B26) BRITISH CERAMIC ART 1870-1940. Bartlett J. 1993. 240 pages. 251 colour plates and 81 black & white illustrations. d/w. An impressive publication with excellent illustrations and a precise and well researched analysis of each pottery and its wares. Sixty six Potteries are listed alphabetically giving an account of artists, designers & marks, types of wares & rarity guide. A FULL ILLUSTRATED REVIEW OF THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE BY CLICKING HERE  British Ceramic Art	£ 59.95
B319) BRITISH CERAMIC DESIGN 1600 - 2002. Papers presented at a Colloquium at the V.&A. September 2002 celebrating the 75th anniversary of the English Ceramic Circle - Editors Walford T. & Young H. E.C.C. 2003. 186 pages. 146 b/w illustrations & 74 colour illustrations. Hardback.d/w. Articles are :- The First 75 Years of the E.C.C. - J.V.G. Mallet /// The Birth of the Ceramic Designer in England - Hilary Young /// Tin-glazed earthenware: One Design, Two Painters? - John Black /// European Redwares: Dutch, English and German Connections, 1680-1780 /// Agostino Carlini, Modeller of Dry-Edge Derby Figures? - J.V.G. Mallet /// Deign for Dessert - Robin Emmerson /// Some English Ceramic Vases and their Sources, Part 2 - Sir Timothy Clifford /// 'Wax and Wooden Wonders'; Design Sources used by Joseph Wedgwood - Gaye Blake Roberts /// 'It is not in the Power of Porcelain to be Commanded': Some Problems in the Design and Manufacture of Vulliamy's Sculptural Clocks - Roger Smith /// Architects and Ceramics in Victorian Britain - Paul Atterbury /// Studio Potters and Design: a case Study of the Whieldon-inspired earthenwares of Walter Keeler - Mathew Partington /// The British Pottery Industry in the Post-war period: a personal perspective - David Queensbury.	£ 20.00 Buy it now in our shop  Buy Now
B31) ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRITISH POTTERY AND PORCELAIN MARKS - Godden G. 2003. 765 pages. 8 pages of plates. 4,516 entries.d/w. Affectionately known as the bible throughout the antiques trade and an indispensable and essential tool for anyone involved with the identification and dating of British ceramics. The book has remained virtually unchanged since it appeared in the early 1960's. It is worth considering purchasing the New Handbook of Marks listed below as B35. This contains a massive section on registration marks not included in the main work and also other updates on marks and factories. FOR A FULL ILLUSTRATED REVIEW OF THIS BOOK CLICK   HERE	£ 45.00 Buy it now in our shop  Buy Now
B32) ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRITISH PORCELAIN MANUFACTURERS. Godden G. 1988. 832pages. 450 b/w illustrations. 24 colour plates. 800 marks. Hardback. d/w. Very good. The essential work on British Porcelain factories, artists and the wares. Covers the 18th to 20th centuries and updates the British marks book for the first time. Adds fifteen years of material from further research by author and offers unique information and illustrations of items, pattern numbers, marks and even studio ceramics.	£ 65.00
B35) New Handbook of BRITISH POTTERY & PORCELAIN MARKS - Godden G. 2002. 254 pages. 24 b/w illust. & illustrations of over 700 marks. Soft. After 30 years a new updated and revised edition. With 76 pages of registered designs from 1842 to 1903 that give the date, the company, the town and the object or design registered. These additional 76 pages are worth the asking price of the book alone. An illustraed glossary provides information on vramic forms and bodies from early delft to Art Deco.	£ 12.95
B317) An Illustrated Guide to BROWNFIELD PORCELAIN and MAJOLICA 1871-1900. Vol.2- Tim H. Peake. 2004. 64 pages. 900 small colour illustrations.Soft. Focusing on the porcelain and majolica wares of Brownfield produced between 1871-1900 adding new illustrations and research. The first volume published in 1995 covered mostly the relief moulded jugs, stone-china and pottery tableware and only had a small chapter on the porcelain and Majolica. Much of the Majolica wares were unmarked and are often attributed to other factories such as Minton. For certain periods such as 1871 to 1878 many of the porcelain wares were unmarked except for a pattern number. With a 16 pages of text followed by the colour guide to the patterns and shapes.	£ 8.00
B216) HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN PLATES: 19th Century to the Present Day - Rendall R. & Abrams E.. 2003. 240 pages. 678 colour illust. Hardback.d/w. The hand painted landscapes, portraits, still life and flower painting, many by named artists and the majority from the period 1860 to 1910. Contains biographies of artists and a very useful section on decorating studios and retail & import companies. Illustrations are from the two authors own collections or stock supplied to named collectors with a section from Museum & private collections. The largest section of the book is on British factories and artists. Includes the wares of Browne-Westhead Moore, Davenport, Royal Doulton, Minton,Royal Worcester, Crown Derby, Coalport, Copeland etc. In this British section there are 182 porcelain plates illustrated in colour, many with their backstamp marks shown. The other two sections are German, Austrian and Bohemian Production and French Production. There is also a section from Museum & Private collections and this contains illustrations of a further 62 British examples. The book ends with a section on marks and dating.	£ 49.95
B1015) Bi-Centenary Exhibition. CAUGHLEY PORCELAIN - Shrewsbury. 1972. 58 pages. 31 black & white illustrations. Soft. Very good copy. The loan exhibition of some 430 items loaned from 28 private and 10 museum collections. Includes 16 named and dated items	£ 26.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
X046) CAUGHLEY AND COALPORT IN THE CLIVE HOUSE MUSEUM. Messenger M. 1976. 365pages . 205 black & white & 1 colour plate.Hard. d/w. Good. With signed dedication from the author. A catalogue of the museum collection of Caughley & Coalport porcelains by the then curator of this now closed museum. 1,116 items catalogued and illustrations are of all periods of Coalport including a number of late 19th and early 20th century signed items. The Caughley pieces are mostly blue & white and a number of items from other factories are catalogued.	£ 45.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B41) CAUGHLEY Porcelain. TOY WARES - Dr. Chris Holloway & Felicity Marno. 2001. 80 pages. 29 colour & 2 b/w illustrations. Marks. Soft colour covers. Based on a loan exhibition at Stockspring Antiques in Kensington Church street this October. Far more than an exhibition catalogue this monograph provides a detailed introduction to 18th century English porcelain wares of all factories and illustrates 35 examples from other manufacturers. There are over 100 items of Caughley miniatures illustrated along with several complete miniature Caughley services. Each shape or form is examined and the sizes given followed by descriptions of the various blue and white, polychrome and gilt patterns found on these items. This is the first of a planned series of monographs on Caughley and is also the first detailed study of this area of ceramics.	£ 15.00
B42) Illustrated Dictionary of CERAMICS. Savage G. & Newman H. May 2000. 320pp. 604 b/w illustrations. Softback. An excellent book now back in print. Giving 3,054 terms relating to wares, materials, processes, styles, patterns, and shapes of all periods & countries. 604 ceramic pieces are illustrated. Learn the meaning of terms such as Godet, Peever and temmoku.	£ 16.95
B409) CERAMICS. The International Journal of Ceramics & Glass - 3 issues from December 1985 to June 1986. Over 300 pages. Over 180 colour illustrations, excluding adverts. Good. The bi-monthly magazine that contains many unique and important illustrated articles, including :- Reid & Ball - Maurice Hillis / Interpreting the Commedia - John Cushion / Worcester in Oxford - Ian Lowe & Simon Spero ( 2 parts) examining the Rissik marshall Collection / Figures from Japan- Oliver Impey / Fier & Aer - Elizabeth Adams / Meissen & Chelsea - Peter Bradshaw and many more. The ill fated magazine that caught everyone by surprise when it failed in 1986. The magazine was well supported by authors and numerous advertisers.	£ 28.00
B45) CHELSEA PORCELAIN - Adams E. New revised & enlarged edition.2001. 208 pages. 157 colour illustrations & 69 b/w. Hardback.d/w. Large format. A fully revised and updated work on Chelsea by Elizabeth Adams in larger format and 157 colour illustrations once again covering all periods of Chelsea production. Her original book was published in 1987 and this work includes all the subsequent research and further documentary evidence, along with new illustrations of pieces. Having spoken to Elizabeth it would appear that , compared with the 1987 edition, around 20% of the book will be new along with changes to photographs and the extra 137 colour illustrations. Plus of course a few revelations that you come to expect from one of most respected authors on English 18th century ceramics.	£ 35.00
B750) CHELSEA PORCELAIN AT WILLIAMSBURG - Austin J.C. Williamsburg 1977 .240 pages. 79 b/w & 65 colour plates. d/w. Good copy. Hardback. Dust wrapper taped and repaired. The Chelsea collection at this famous American museum. Includes reprints of factory sales lists and 19 actual colour photographs of base marks. There are 63 figures and groups illustrated along with 132 tablewares and ornamental pieces.	£ 38.00
B749) CHELSEA AND OTHER ENGLISH PORCELAINS In the Irwin Untermeyer Collection. Hackenbroch Y. Harvard 1957. 286pp. 100 black and white plates & 46 colour plates. Original cloth & gilt. Large hardback. Signs of use & wear. fair to good. The highly detailed catalogue of porcelain, mostly Chelsea, from the American Untermeyer collection. Containing many scarce and unusual items collected prior to 1955. With 238 items of Chelsea porcelain including a large number of figures and Chelsea toys as well as tablewares. There are also 108 items of Bow, Derby, Worcester, Plymouth & Bristol and other factories. Again figures are predominant and other wares are rare or unusual forms	£ 29.00
B422) THE CHEYNE BOOK OF CHELSEA CHINA AND POTTERY. Blunt R. (Editor) 1924. 132 pages & 49 black & white plates illustrating 320 items. Original cloth. Good copy. With articles by leading authors this work includes the Chelsea exhibition of 1924 . 484 items from public and private collections. Over 300 of the items are illustrated in the b/w plates. Includes wares, figures and toys, from various sources. Also includes De-Morgan and later Chelsea potters from the	£ 45.00
B352) CHELSEA PORCELAIN. The TRIANGLE and RAISED ANCHOR WARES - Mackenna F.S. 1969. Reprint of the 1948 1st edition. 90 pages of text, plus 56 pages of b/w plates. Hardback in dust wrapper.Very good copy. Illustrating 113 items of this period of Chelsea porcelain from the Mackenna collection. This edition being facsimiled from the 1948 edition of 500 copies.	£ 30.00
B52) CHAMBERS of DELIGHT - Lambton L. 1983. 36 pages. 40 b/w & 38 colour illustrations. Colour card covers. Very good. The professional photographer provides us with an array of mostly pottery & porcelain chamber pots from all periods. Some photographed in their bedroom settings and showing their often decorative hiding places. 90 pots are illustrated and described with an introduction on Chamber Pots in Literature.	£ 15.00
B435)The Illustrated Guide to 19TH CENTURY COALPORT "COALBROOKDALE" Floral Encrusted Porcelain - 2006. Gordon Bushnell 2006. A privately published edition. Forward by Geoffrey Godden. 76 pages. 206 colour illustrations. Soft colour covers. The first book devoted to the floral encrusted wares of Coalport produced between c. 1827 and 1845. Includes 37 shapes from a factory design book recently obtained by Geoffrey Godden. This work illustrates over 160 Coalport shapes most of which have not been illustrated before. The book also illustrates 23 shapes from other factories such as Alcock and Minton with some direct comparisons to Coalport examples. The excellent quality illustrations include some close ups of particular features to aid in identification.	£ 28.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B57) COFFEE POTS & TEAPOTS For the Collector - Sandon H. 1973. 128 pages. 116 b/w & 42 colour illust.d/w. Very Good. Ilustrating 260 teapots and coffee pots mostly of British origins with some European & Chinese . Examples of 18th & 19th century shapes & patterns are discussed along with tea & coffee houses.	£ 25.00
B59) Exhib. Cat. CORONATION EXHIBITION 1953. Antique Porcelain Co. 1953. 88pp. 34 full b/w & 7 col. plates. Original white cloth & gilt titles. Meissen, Sevres and other German, French, Italian and British ceramics in a special hardback exhibition catalogue by this leading Bond Street ceramic company. Some illustrations show complete services or shelves of porcelain items.	£ 28.00
JW1) Loan exhibition. OUT OF THE BLUE. 18th Century Scottish Porcelain - Museum of Edinburgh/ George Haggerty 2008. 60 pages. 91 colour illustrations plus illustrations of marks. Soft. In stock An important exhibition and publication regarding William Littler and West Pans porcelain. Pieces from two Scottish museums and private collections are shown, many for the first time. The introduction by George Haggerty explains recent and future research including analysis of the cobalt used to decorate both Littler's Longton Hall wares and those at West Pans. This publication accompanies a 2008 Edinburgh Festival loan exhibition of West Pans Porcelain from Scottish collections at the Museum of Edinburgh from June 27th through to 23rd August 2008 Mon.-Sat.10am to 4.45pm.	£ 17.50  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B1061) A CABINET OF BRITISH CREAMERS Berthoud M. 1999. 210 pages. 1,100 colour illustrations. Hardback. d/w. I have the Compendium of cups, why should I consider this book. (A) The 48 colour illustrations in the cup book should make you long for more. These 1,116 in colour are of the same quality and size. For instance there are 84 Coalport examples illustrated plus the 6 pages of recent research on teaware makers and patterns. The Cabinet of Creamers ( or cream/milk jugs ) illustrates and describes creamers grouped by shape or style and although numerous pottery examples are included, the majority are porcelain (including some sauce boats) and most are within the period 1765 to 1845.	£ 30.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B62) THE COMPENDIUM OF BRITISH CUPS. Berthoud M. 1990 260pp. 1,500 b/w illustration & 48 colour.d/w. An enlarged and updated version of the original Anthology of Cups. With new attributions, 600 new cups and cross references to Anthology of Teapots. One of the most useful books for any dealer or collector. See the latest update below. LAST COPY. FOR A FULL ILLUSTRATED REVIEW OF THIS BOOK CLICK HERE	SOLD OUT
B965) H. & R. DANIEL. 1822-1846. 148 pages 140 black & white illustrations & 8 colour plates.Hardback. Dust wrapper. The standard work on these important and highly decorative Daniel porcelains with detailed information on the patterns and artists. This book links together three major strands, namely the surviving Daniel manuscripts ( in private hands ) a surviving design book of ornamental wares and collections of Daniel porcelain both in private hands and in national museums. Still the only full publication on this porcelain factory who's wares were often attributed to other factories such as Spode (especially as Daniel decorated Spode blanks and sold them back to Spode), Coalport, Davenport, Minton, Ridgway and many more. Daniel wares are often associated with extremely fine decoration in particular of flowers and artists such as Thomas Steel and William Pollard were employed at the Stoke China Works. The chapter on decoration pays particular attention to the recipes, colour and techniques employed at the Daniel porcelain works and reveals a great deal about decoration and gilding of the period in general.	£ 25.00   Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B463) DAVENPORT Ceramic Marks 1794-1887 - Duckworth C. 2006. 75 pages. 175 colour illustrations. 47 b/w marks. Soft. Small. Illustrating all currently known Davenport marks and illustrating around 180 items bearing these marks. Includes 47 marks, 20 more than in Godden & Lockett both of whom supplied some photographs for this work.	£ 10.00
RS1109) DAVENPORT CHINA, EARTHENWARE & Glass 1794-1887. Godden G. & Lockett T. 1990. 240 pages. 300 b/w illustrations & 25 colour. plates.d/w. Hardback. Good to Very Good copy. The important two author publication on one of the largest producers of British ceramics in the 19th century. The book is in 3 main sections, the Family and Factory history, Davenport Earthenware & Stoneware by Terry Lockett and the Davenport Porcelain by Geoffrey Godden along with a small section on glass production. After the 60 page section on family and factory comes 105 pages on the creamware, pearlware, stoneware, transfer printed wares etc. and their patterns and marks. The following porcelain section covers 73 pages including a section on painters and gilders and also patterns and marks. Ending with the 12 pages on Glass production.	£ 75.00
B1119) THE OLD DERBY CHINA FACTORY: the Workmen and their Production. Haslem J. 1st edition G.Bell 1876. 255 pages & 12 chromolithographic. colour plates. Neatly re-spined with matching endpapers. Front and back covers original red cloth & gilt. Good to very good. The scarce 1876 publication that provided much of the information and groundwork for later books. John Haslem was an artist at Derby and this volume is indispensable for an accurate account of Derby ceramic history . There was a later reprint but the colour plates of pieces and marks were reproduced in black and white.	£ 85.00
B72) A CATALOGUE OF CHINA. CHIEFLY DERBY.... THE PROPERTY OF J. HASLEM. With Added Commentary by JOHN TWITCHETT. Haslem J.1988. Reprint of 1879 edition. Ltd to 500 numbered copies.in softback & . 76pp. 6 b/w plates. Marks. Colour d/w. Reprint of this very scarce early documentary material by John Haslem the artist at Derby commenting on his collection. The 6 full page b/w plates illustrate 80 examples of Derby & Pinxton porcelain. Part of this collection is held by the City Museum in Derby.	£ 10.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B77) DERBY PORCELAIN International Society. Journal No.1 - Editor C.Roth 1989. 160 pages. 27 b/w & 8 colour plates.Soft.Fine. With articles on William Bemrose, Major William Tapp and Rococo. Also includes the Derby Society loan exhibition at the Burlington House fair with descriptions of the exhibits and illustrations of the display.	£ 7.00
B80) Exhibition catalogue. EXHIBITION OF DERBY PORCELAIN. Made at the Nottingham Road Factory 1775-1848. October 8-12th 1973. We have with the permission of John Twitchett produced a limited numbered edition of 25 copies of this catalogue using the original text only catalogues and adding photographic reprints. 59 items all illustrated. 12pp. Soft covers. All exhibits were for sale. An important exhibition that included the Keddleston Vase among many rare & documentary pieces. The four original photographs were only included in 5 copies used at the exhibition.	£ 28.00
B85) Loan Exhibition. THE DRAGON and THE QUAIL. English Kakiemon Porcelain - February/March 2000. Stockspring Antiques. 40 pages. 32 colour illustrations.Soft. Antonia Agnew and Felicity Marno of Stockspring Antiques in London have assembled a stunning collection of Japanese inspired wares from Chelsea, Bow, Worcester and a few rare examples from other English factories. Also included are some original Japanese pieces and few represenative items from Meissen and elsewhere. The 93 examples are all illustrated in colour with informative descriptions and with a forward by Anthony du Boulay.	£ 10.00
B89) ENGLISH PORCELAIN FIGURES OF THE 18TH CENTURY. Lane A. Faber 1961. 181 pages. 96 b/w & 4 col.plates. Cloth only but a Very Good clean copy. The early standard on porcelain figures by the then keeper of ceramics at the V.&A.	£ 20.00
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B90) ENGLISH CERAMICS IN FRENCH ARCHIVES. Dragesco B. 1993. A4 booklet. 32 pp. 4 illust. Soft. An intriguing piece of ceramic literature that identifies the Chelsea girl in a swing factory and provides much more in Mr. Dragesco's examination of primary source material.	£ 6.00
B469) SIMON SPERO. Exhibition 2006. English Porcelain 1745-1785 - October 10th-21st. 48 pages. 46 items. All illustrated in colour. Soft. Nearly every rare and tantalising item purchased from one of 14 privately owned collections. The 7 page detailed introduction by Mr. Spero educates and breathes further life into the pieces exhibited.	£ 12.00
B93) EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY ENGLISH PORCELAIN. A Selection from the Godden Reference Collection. Godden G.1985. 432pp. 358 b/w & 32 col. plates.d/w. Fine A unique tutorial for 18th C. English porcelain. Covering 33 factories or decorators. 3 pieces from each factory are examined in detail. The standard work for understanding and recognising the factories & decorators of 18th c. porcelain. An exlusive update by theauthor is available with this book. A 4 page illustrated article providing information on changes that have occurred since publication in 1985. For a more detailed look at this book follow this link :- 18th Century English Porcelain Review This title can also be purchased as a special offer along with Godden's Guide to English Blue & Whire Porcelain see the  Gallery for details	£ 30.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
M16) ENGLISH CHINA - Geoffrey Godden 1985. 362 pages 509 black & white illustrations. & 11 colour plates. Hardback.d/w. Fine. With signed dedication from the author to his personal assistant. With chapters on Caughley, Chamberlain, Coalport, Lowestoft, Minton,Ridgway, etc. Also chapters on Types of British Ceramics, Blue & White Porcelains, Chinese Porcelain decorated in England. With updates and comments on the earlier full publications by the same author. Long out of print.	£ 38.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B94) ENGLISH PORCELAIN 1745-95. Its Makers, Design, Marketing and Consumption - Hilary Young. V.&A. 240 pp. 100 b/w & 30 colour illust.d/w. Following the design processes in the ceramic industry of the 18th century. Examining industrial espionage, importation and exportation, raw materials and factory siting and terms and conditions of employment. One of the first books to examine in detail the sales and marketing of English porcelain.	£ 50.00
B95) CATALOGUE of the HERBERT ALLEN COLLECTION of ENGLISH PORCELAIN - Rackham B. H.M.S.O. V.&A.1922. 270 pages. 145 b/w illust. Orig.cloth. & gilt. Hardback. Good copy. With a photograph of Herbert Allen pasted on the first blank page and signed by him. Herbert Allen formed his collection with the intention to include wares from the first half of the 19th Century as well as 18th century factories. Thus including Swansea, Pinxton, Derby, Coalport etc. Over 768 items are listed and over 450 are illustrated. Includes 110 actual base mark photographs. Detailed descriptions included previous collections or owners when known.	£ 40.00
B968) Patterns of HICKS, MEIGH & JOHNSON. Ceramic Bulletin 19 - Berthoud M. & Maskell R. 2007. 20 pages. 196 colour illustrations. Soft. A4 binder. New - In stock. This bulletin covers the wares made between c.1822 and 1835. With a brief introduction to the factory and partnerships then listings of known patterns and known shapes and patterns without recorded numbers. Then follows the coloured illustrations of wares cups, creamers, teapots tureens and flatware linked to the pattern listings. Often highly decorated these wares are frequently mistaken for Minton or Coalport porcelain.	SOLD
B342) Godden's New Guide to ENGLISH PORCELAIN - Godden G. 2004. 256 pages. 270 colour illustrations. 75 line drawings. Hardback. A new all colour guide for the beginner or those wishing to fill the gaps in their knowledge. Like the earlier guides this volume covers porcelain bodies, manufacturing processes, ceramic forms , values etc. The main part of the book examines wares from the 18th century until 1850 with a smaller section on later porcelains. This work can be considered a revised edition of the two previous guides published in 1978 and 1992 adding new information and research and many more illustrations all in colour for the first time.	£ 25.00
B98) IN SEARCH OF JAMES GILES. Coke G. 1983. 290 pages. 169 b/w illustrations and 24 colour plates. Good copy , minor signs of use. The differences between factory decorated wares and those from the decorating studio of James Giles are examined and explained in great detail. The differences between factory decorated wares and those from the decorating studio of James Giles are examined and explained in great detail. An extremely important piece of well documented ceramic research with large and clear illustrations and numerous indicators to recognising Giles wares. The London decorating studio of James Giles decorated large quantities of Worcester, Caughley & other porcelain between 1760 and 1774. Two later publications have added to the research on Giles but this remains the standard and pioneer work on this subject.	£ 52.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
JW9) THE EARLY JAMES GILES and his Contemporary London Decorators - Hanscombe S. With a contribution by Geoffrey Godden. 2008. 163 pages. 140 colour illustrations and a further 123 smaller colour illustrations of decorative motifs and designs. Softback. In this new publication by Stephen Hanscombe the earlier work of James Giles and other decorators of the period are examined rather than the later decoration from the 1760's on Worcester and other English porcelain. Research has shown that the Giles workshop was in operation for some 30 years not 13 as previously assumed and was decorating Chinese porcelain from around 1743. This publication examines some 160 items of mostly Chinese porcelain, but also including a few items of Vauxhall, Liverpool and other factories. An indication if decoration is by Giles, probably by Giles or possibly by Giles is given for each item. The details of a further seven London china painting workshops are named that were known to be working between 1740 and 1780 and a further probable decorator is given by Geoffey Godden as J.F. Knight to whom a pair of signed plaques are attributed. A chapter by Geoffrey Godden on Transfer Printed Decoration on Chinese Porcelain examines in some detail the designs, engravers and probable studios that produced these transfer designs between 1750 and 1760. With fine quality colour illustrations of the 170 items, and a further 123, also in colour, showing the individual flowers or parts of the decoration that can be linked to the Giles studio. All items were loaned from various sources around the world and were included in an Exhibition at Stockspring Antiques in June of this year. Altogether another fine contribution to our knowledge of the designs and decoration of James Giles and other decorating studios who were purchasing or being commissioned to decorate imported Chinese porcelain to be sold on the British market.	£ 30.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B413) Loan Exhibition. JAMES GILES -Hansombe S. 2005.138 pages. 130 colour illustrations. Soft back Produced to accompany the exhibition at Stockspring Antiques in June this work is far more than an exhibition catalogue. Bringing together on loan over 150 examples of every known type of Giles studio decoration on porcelain and glass in one publication and updating and expanding on the standard work on Giles by Gerald Coke. The inclusion of 14 examples of the studio's decoration on Chinese porcelain and 22 items of the work on glass ( with a forward by Martin Mortimer) adds a further dimension to the catalogue. The detailed and illustrated section on the decorative features to look for on Giles pieces is very welcome. Steven Hanscombe is to be congratulated on his research into this fascinating subject and both Antonia Agnew and Felicity Marno for the design of the catalogue and the organising of the exhibition at their premises in Kensington Church Street..	£ 30.00
B441) Loan exhibition. THE ELEGANT PORCELAIN of JAMES GILES - Amor A. 1983. 32 pages. 77 items illustrated in black & white. Soft. Very good. A loan exhibition from private and museum collections supported by items for to sale to coincide with the publication of the book by Gerald Coke. Although the illustrations are only black &white the comments and detailed illustrations go some way to make up for this fact.	£ 14.00
B212) Exhibition. ROBYN ROBB 2003. Featuring rare items of JAMES GILES from the Anthony Wood collection - 2003. 28 pages. Colour throughout. Soft. With 15 rare examples of the atelier of James Giles from the Anthony Wood collection. Plus some further James Giles items and other rare and unusual 18th century British ceramics. All items will be for sale at the International Ceramic Fair in June. Copies of this catalogue available next week.	£ 10.00
B991) ROBYN ROBB 2007 Exhibition. Fine 18th century English porcelain - International ceramics Fair 14th-17th Junr 2007. 24 pages. 32 items all illustrated in colour. Soft. Fine This years catalogue focuses on rare Worcester and other porcelain and includes a scratch cross vase, Giles items from the Hope Edwards service and a pair of Giles decorated Vauxhall shaped vases.	£ 10.00 Buy it now in our shop  Buy Now
B356) HILDITCH PORCELAIN. A Collectors Guide - Margaret Hewat & June M. Owen 2003. 138 pages. 500 colour photographs. Soft, laminated covers. What a blessing it is to open a ceramic book that fulfils all the needs of collectors, dealers and researchers at a glance. All colour illustrations, mountains of research and information in an easy to locate and well thought out layout and at an affordable price. The book commences with an introduction by Peter Helm and brief history of the family and factory at Longton in Staffordshire between 1820 and 1860. Part one follows the development of shapes at Hilditch and provides illustrations not only of handles but also spouts, strainers within the teapots, saucer rim mouldings, creamer shapes, various plate and dish shapes etc. Then follows the all colour section of factory and retailers marks. Part 3 covers the patterns themselves commencing with a list of descriptions and then illustrations of designs separated into type such as Chinoiserie, simple patterns, quality patterns etc. and a very welcome section on gilded designs on borders, combinations of gilding and polychrome motifs, gilding to cup rims etc. The book concludes with an appendix on bat printed wares.	£ 20.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B102) GEORGE JONES Ceramics 1861-1951. Cluett R. 1998. 288pp. 740 colour illust. 50 black and white. d/w. Price Guide. Rivalling Minton in the range and quality of its wares and with artists such as Austin & Birbeck as later decorators.Focusing on the porcelain and earthenware tablewares with a large illustrated section on the better known Majolica wares from george Jones. A well researched work with detailed information on shapes and patterns and much previously unpublished information. Forward by Geoffrey Godden.	£ 50.00
B103) LIMEHOUSE WARES REVEALED. E.C.C. 1993. Contributors include: Dr. I. C. Freestone, Dr. Bernard Watney . 160pp. 170 b/w & 16 colour illust. Hardback in dust wrapper. A very important publication. The Museum of London's Archeological report and commentary on the shards and wasters is included. Illustrations of Limehouse pieces that can be firmly attributed. The earliest and most detailed report.	SOLD
B105) LIVERPOOL PORCELAIN - Bernard Watney. 1997. 160 pages. 480 b/w illustrations & 32 colour. d/w. The long awaited book on the various 18th century Liverpool porcelain firms that brought the subject up to date. This book will stand as a testament to the enthusiasm and research of the late author.	£ 48.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B108) LIVERPOOL HERCULANEUM POTTERY 1796-1840. Smith A. 1970. 142 pages. 191 black & white illustrations. & 7 colour plates. Faded dust wrapper. Good copy. A vivid account of the Herculaneum painted and transfer wares and including some of the porcelain.	£ 20.00
B306) LIVERPOOL PORCELAIN 1755 - 1799 - Simon Spero. Selling Exhibition March 14th to 25th 2006. 56 pages. 56 colour illustrations. 50 items. Soft. The March exhibition from Simon Spero contains a remarkable selection from a one man collection of Liverpool porcelain. The fifty items within this selling exhibition include an amazing 20 pieces which are the only recorded examples of their kind. Containing only 10 items of blue & white wares this catalogue, with its 8 page introduction, is an essential addition to any collectors library apart from being a invitation to try and obtain a rare example of one of the Liverpool porcelain factories.	£ 12.00
B110) LIVERPOOL PORCELAIN of the Eighteenth Century and its Makers - Boney K.Reprint Batsford 1989. 292 pages. 52 pages of b/w plates. Minor wear & tear to d/w. Good copy. The reprint of the 1957 pionering work on Liverpool porcelain. Although much has changed on the classification of Liverpool ceramics this is still a fascinating and important publication.	£ 18.00
B111) Catalogue. LIVERPOOL PORCELAIN. The Knowles Boney Collection - Williamson Art gallery. Liverpool 1968. Boney K. 32 pages. 44 items illustrated. Soft. Good. 11 years after the publication of his book Knowles Boney presented his collection for exhibition at the Gallery in Birkenhead. 420 items are catalogued and described, This copy includes some penned notes confirming or changing the attributions of the illustrated items to Chaffers, Pennington or in some cases to Bristol and Bow. These notes appear to be accurate attributions.	£ 7.00
B112) Excavations at the LONGTON HALL Manufactory. Part III. the Porcelain and Other Ceramic Finds - 1993. 348 pages. Line drawings & some b/w illustrations. Soft. Includes the article by Bernard Watney & others on Longton Hall excavation finds.54 pages.12 b/w illust, Numerous drawings of shards, bodies, mouldings etc.	£ 14.00
B440) LONGTON HALL PORCELAIN - Watney B. Faber 1957. 168 pages. 153 b/w illust. 4 colour.plates. Hardback. d/w. Good copy. For forty two years this book has remained the standard work on Longton Hall porcelain, a tribute to the late Bernard Watney's skills. Items illustrated from the Watney, Rees, Katz, Statham and other collections. The factory closed in 1760 and the sale of stock took place in Salisbury.	£ 38.00 Buy it now in our shop  Buy Now
EX32) MACHIN. PORCELAIN & EARTHENWARES. Including a Partial Reconstruction of the Machin Pattern Book - Bill Thom & Philip Miller. Privately printed. May 2008. 179 pages. 980 colour illustrations. Hardback. Wrapper. Another gem of a publication produced by authors and following in the footsteps of Hilditch Porcelain and the Directory of Teapots. Michael Berthoud gave us the first gilmpse of the quality and range of wares produced by Joseph Machin in Burslem in his bulletin and now comes a full story of Machin and their products following the many years research by Philip Miller & Bill Thom. The wares dating mostly from the early 1800's to 1830's are shown in great detail and comparisons are made between similar shapes and patterns from other major manufactures of the time such as Minton, Spode, Daniel, New Hall etc. Very few pieces during the Joseph Machin period were marked and thus the shape comparisons and reconstruction of the pattern book, which illustrates nearly 450 patterns, is so important. An essential and unmissable book for anyone interested in ceramics of the period 1800 to 1840. In stock now.	£ 30.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B746) MINTON PATTERNS of the FIRST PERIOD C.1796-1816 - Cummings R. & Berthoud M. 1997. 72pp. 350 colour & 5 b/w illust. Soft.Ltd to 500 copies. Providing illustrations and information on items and designs from the original Minton pattern books, including borders, in colour and alongside many actual pieces themselves.	£ 25.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B124) MINTON POTTERY AND PORCELAIN OF THE FIRST PERIOD 1793 -1850. B.&J. 1978. Godden G. 184pp.161 b/w & 12 col.plates.d/w. Good copy. The pioneer study of Minton ceramics prior to 1850 and the standard work. Even with the Minton volume by Joan Jones, Geoffrey Godden's book is still essential for a detailed examination of the early porcelain & pottery production .	£ 28.00
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B1021) NAVAL CERAMICS. Pugh P.D. Ceramic Book Company. 1971. 113pp plus 117 black & white & 13 colour plates. Large format hardback. Original blue cloth & gilt. Very good copy. A wide ranging source book by the author of Victorian Staffordshire Figures. Many of the pieces illustrated show painted and transfer designs on all types of 18th and 19th century pottery and porcelain. Detailed research on Naval Captains and celebrities and includes Medical and Royal yacht ceramics. An important and well researched history of naval commemoratives illustrating several hundred pieces.	£ 50.00 Buy it now in our shop  Buy Now
B328) NEW HALL PORCELAIN's . 2004.- Geoffrey Godden 2004. 480 pages. 511 black & white illustrations and 83 colour plates. Hardback. Dust wrapper. The book that brings New Hall ceramics up to date and add depth, research, and illustrations of new patterns and shapes, to previously published material. Main contents:- Chapter I The West Country Connection Chapter II The Patent comes to Staffordshire - the Tunstall Period Chapter III New Hall, marks, markets and partners Chapter IV The New Hall works and partners Chapter V Fidelle Duvivier and other decorators Chapter VI New Hall porcelains c. 1783 - 1812 Chapter VII The blue-printed designs Chapter VIII The 'cottagy' Oriental style designs Chapter IX Bat printed designs Chapter X New Hall bone china c.1812 - 1835 Chapter XI Post- 1835 developments at New Hall.	£ 60.00
B229) NEW HALL PORCELAIN PATTERN BOOK. - Preller. P. 2003. Privately printed by the author 200 pages. 1780 colour illustrations. Softback. Also available in hardback at £ 75.00. Copies now back in stock of this important work on reconstructing the New Hall pattern book using colour illustrations. This task was first attempted by the late Anthony de Saye Hutton in his out of print and very difficult to obtain book. Over 1,800 illustrations of every known pattern, including unidentified patterns. Also includes pages of painted pattern numbers, decorators' tally marks, retailers' inscriptions and factory marks.Please note if ordered singly this item will incur full postage costs of £ 6.50 within the U.K.	£ 45.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
EX35) NEW HALL PATTERN BOOK. Supplemement No.1. Including a Comprehensive Shapes Guide - Preller P. May 2008. Privately printed. 119 pages. 998 colour illustrations. Softback colour covers. A further 450 patterns discovered since the publication of the book below in 2003. Illustrations of the new patterns sometimes on more than one shapes along with amendments to her earlier work. With a new section on virtually all the shapes in teawares and dessert wares and another on bone china ale jugs including the applied sprig patterns. Almost a second volume in the style of volume 1 and of the same high quality. In stock now.	£ 35.00 Back in stock soon.
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B131) PATE-SUR-PATE 1849-1992. Bumpus B.1992. 320 pages 150 black & white & 38 colour plates.d/w. Fine. This important volume covers every aspect of pate-sur-pate decoration up to the 1990's. Includes the factories of Berlin, Meissen, Minton, Paris & Sevres. Many individual artists are examined in detail. This is the first comprehensive survey of the technique of pate-sur-pate in Europe and America. It is recognised as the standard work on this subject throughout the World. Published at £ 75.00 in 1992. Our price on fine as new copies of this book is £ 35.00. Average asking price elsewhere (worldwide) £ 65.00	£ 35.00   Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B1019) PATE-SUR-PATE ON COLOURED MINTON PORCELAIN VASES. Solon M.L. C.B.C. 1972 reprint of 1894 original.. 20 pages. 8 pages of text. plus 11 full page b/w plates. Folio. Soft covers. Very Good. A 1972 reprint of the 1894 article by Solon himself describing in some detail the techniques and oxides used in his decorating and illustrating his own work of ceramic relief engraving.	£ 22.00
B133) PATTERNS of the PATTERN BOOK FACTORY. Revised edition - Ceramic Bulletin. Berthoud M. 2004. 10 pages of text, plus 12pages of colour plates, 62 colour illustrations. Soft. A revised edition in which Mr. Berthoud makes a compelling case for attributing this pattern book in the V.&A print room to a specific manufacturer. His further detective work sheds light on the artists employed and includes a few new illustrations.	£ 20.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
TL01) PEOPLE & POTS - Lockett T. Published April 2008. Limited to 250 copies. 240 pages. 61 colour & 5 b/w illustrations. Softback. Only available from us and no other source Worldwide. Terry's book has now arrived and it provides a refreshing examination of his life in the ceramic world and elsewhere. Although there is much to learn regarding pottery and porcelain from the book, in following Terry's career there is much to enjoy and entertain such as the interview by Simon Spero in 1987 in "Desert Island Pots". In the style of Desert Island Discs Terry is asked to choose 8 pots to take to the island ( all illustrated here) and then Simon posed numerous questions similar to the Roy Plumley radio show. Terry's lecture at Keele in August 1988 "The Next 25 Years" I found particularly stimulating and should not be missed. A book to educate, entertain and maybe rethink your opinions on some areas of the ceramic world. Here is part of Terry's introduction to the book and a list of the chapter headings and list of seminar talks published for the first time :- "For some years now, and particularly since I came to live predominantly in Australia, I have been conscious of the fact that though much of my ceramic history research has been published, there have been many talks - given over the past forty or more years - which have involved a good deal of research, but which have been given just once and never recorded." COLLECTING ­DELIGHT or DISEASE // THE NORTH COUNTRYMAN // UNIVERSITY OF KEELE CERAMIC SUMMER SCHOOL // I COULD WRITE A BOOK ABOUT THAT // THE SIGN OF A GOOD BOOK CERAMIC SEMINARS :- University of Manchester ­ Holly Royde Seminars / The Antique Collectors' Club Porcelain Seminars / The Geoffrey Godden Seminars / The Wedgwood International Seminar / Country House Seminars/ CERAMIC SOCIETIES // THE ANTIQUES ROADSHOW // HAVE SLIDES WILL TRAVEL //ALL AT SEA // DOWN UNDER // Index	£ 19.90  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B134) PINXTON PORCELAIN 1795 - 1813 and the porcelains of Mansfield and Brampton-In-Torksey Sheppard C.B. 1995. 240 pages. 272 black & white & 50 colour illustrations. Hardback. d/w. Includes a history of the factory, review of patterns and shapes, details of the work people and includes auction reports, sales and collectors past and present and with an introduction by David Coke Steel. Has established itself without question as the standard work on this subject. Illustrating and describing several hundred items of Pinxton by the long time dealer, collector and researcher of Pinxton porcelain.	SOLD
B354) THE TWO QUAIL PATTERN. 300 Years of Design on Porcelain -Dr. Chris Girton. 2004. Forward by Geoffrey Godden. 112 pages. 130 colour illustrations. Over 200 items are illustrated. Soft covers. Only 500 copies have been published, no reprints. Less than 25 copies now available. For over 300 years quails have been represented on ceramics, particularly porcelain, as popular study subjects.This new publication, with a forward written by Dr. Geoffrey Godden, attempts to summarise all known 50 factories and at least 120 pattern variations produced to date and is well illustrated with 130 colour transparencies gratefully provided from museums, private collections and those found in ceramic literature and auction house catalogues. An extensive catalogue from the author's own private collection is presented at the rear part of the book and is available for view a loan exhibition at the Museum of Worcester Porcelain from 2nd July to 5th September 2004. This new book will obviously appeal to those interested in18th century British, Chinese and Japanese ceramics but its inclusion of a number of wares from Meissen, Chantilly, Samson, Limoges, Flight & Barr, Chamberlain, Coalport, Royal Worcester, Kutani (Japan) and other manufacturers broadens the appeal of this fascinating publication. Click here for an illustrated review of this book  The Two Quail Pattern	£ 17.50  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B444) RATHBONE. China Manufacturers Tunstall, Staffordshire1808-1843 - Harvey I. 2005. Forward by Phillip Miller. Privately published.150 pages. 308 colour illustrations. Illustrations of marks. Maps. Hardback. Dust wrapper. It is a pleasure to see published a detailed illustrated history of one of the lesser known but nevertheless important manufacturers of porcelain from the first half of the 19th century. The wares are often highly decorated with rich gilding or transfer decoration such as the chinoiserie designs. Many of us own examples of unknown porcelain particularly of London shape and of good quality decoration, a number of us, like myself will now be able attribute examples to Rathbone rather than possibly Coalport etc. Perhaps lacking a little in continuity and detail in captions to illustrations but altogether a well researched publication with large illustrations of good quality which is to be commended.	£ 45.00
RS1055) RIDGWAY PORCELAIN - Godden G. 1985 2nd enlarged and revised edition. 257 pages. 210 black & white illustrations and 16 colour plates . Hardback.d/w. Minor wear and tear to wrapper. Good In his introduction to 2nd edition Geoffrey Godden says :- " This revised edition affords me the opportunity to update the Ridgway history, to fill in some at least of these voids and to add further illustrations to the wealth of informative pictures already given. The present revised edition will consequently be found to be in the nature of a new work." This is a major work on the high quality porcelains and stoneware produced by Ridgway from around 1800 to 1890 . The various Ridgway partnerships, pattern ranges, shapes and artists are examined in detail.	£ 58.00
B144) ROCKINGHAM POTTERY and PORCELAIN. The Illustrated Guide - Rice D.G. 1971. 306 pages. 171 b/w illust & 8 colour plates. d/w. Spine sun faded. Otherwise a very good copy. Including blue & white transfer pottery and brown glaze wares etc. but focusing on the porcelain tablewares and figures of the early to middle 19th century. Includes the original Christie's sale of Rockingham stock in February 1830.	£ 12.00
B151) Exhibition. ROYAL WORCESTER. Victorian Porcelain 1852-1901- Summer Exhibition 1961. 2 parts. A handbook with text & 9 b/w plates. The catalogue listing 342 exhibits. Soft oblong format. Total of 34 pages. Soft. Good An exhibition that includes a good range of Kerr & Binns items inlcuding the work of Thomas Bott. Handbook written by Geoffrey Godden	£ 20.00
B468) 2 x Handbooks. The Story of ROYAL WORCESTER and the Dyson Perrins Museum - 1968 & 1979. Total of 48 pages. 40 colour illust. & 38 b/w. Soft colour covers. Two handbook guides to the museum and its history from 1968 and 1979. The later revised with different illustrations and text.	£ 10.00
B302) The Collectors Handbook of ROYAL WORCESTER MODELS - Published by Royal Worcester. October 1969. 75 pages. 87 b/w illustrations & 7 full page colour plates. Soft. Clear decorated binder.Good. A factory publication on 7 royal Worcester artists and their models. Each section illustrates the actual artist at work and examples of their work with information on the item, year, number produced etc. Over 100 models are illustrated by Dorothy Doughty, Doris Lindner, Ronald Van Ruyckevelt, Ruth Van Ruyckevelt, Frederick Gertner, Neal French and Bernard Winskill.	£ 20.00
B152) JAMES HADLEY & SONS. Artist Potters Worcester - Woodger P. 2003. Forward by Wendy Cook, Curator of the Museum of Worcester Porcelain. 255 pages. 515 colour illustrations and 155 black & white Hardback, laminated covers. NEW LOW PRICE Was £ 45.00 James Hadley was employed as a modeller at Kerr & Binns and then at Royal Worcester until 1875 when he worked independently as a modeller & designer. James Hadley & Sons produced their own wares from1896 to 1905. The first 25 pages guide us through the history of the family, factory designs, photographs of the Hadleys and the 48 strong work force etc. Then a section on the factory marks, pattern numbers, gilders marks , potters marks etc. Followed by a detailed section on the various forms of decoration applied to the wares the shapes used, and the information on the artists themselves, and the painters numbers used by them. Then the illustrated shape list from page 59 to page 250 with between 3 and 6 illustrations and descriptions per page. These are separated into types of decoration such as bird or flower etc. and this main part of the book ends with the colour clays section for which Hadley wares were well known. Most illustrations are in colour and many black & white illustrations are still of fine quality having been taken from glass slides in the archives of the Worcester Museum. Each indicates ground colour or other variations that can be found, and given a rarity value. The fine range of Hadley's designs of vases, bowls, ewers, plaques, figures and others wares are easily located and well illustrated. Illustrations from the author's own vast collection, other collectors and the Museum of Worcester porcelain archives. Peter Woodger has researched extensively for this work and provides practically every answer required by collectors and dealers of these Worcester ceramics who will now be able to accurately date, identify artists and pieces and understand the rarity of those wares in their possession. A must have publication for all Royal Worcester porcelain collectors. For a review of this book including illustrations follow this link  The Guide	£ 30.00   Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B154) A Guide Through The ROYAL PORCELAIN WORKS, Worcester, with Illustrations of the Work-Rooms ---- - Worcester published in 1885. 56 pages of text & 11 pages of engravings. 6 illust. in the text. Soft. Good Includes engraving of the factory buildings & site and the various work shops and manufacturing processes at Royal Worcester.	£ 28.00
B156) PORCELAIN IN WORCESTER 1751-1951. An Illustrated Social History - Jones R. 1993. 98 pages. 164 photographs , prints & maps. Soft colour covers. Fine. A valuable contribution to Worcester ceramic history and a fascinating guide that includes rare photographic records of the factories, artists, workers over a 200 year period.	£ 9.95
B158) SCOTTISH CERAMICS - Kelly H.E. 1999. 192 pages. 631 colour illustrations. With a price guide.Hardback. The first complete book on the numerous Scottish producers through the 18th,19th and 20th centuries since Fleming's work in 1923, and McVeigh's on the East Coast Potteries in 1979. With up to date histories of the Potteries, factory shapes ,pattern lists, guide to values and with over 1,800 items illustrated in colour.	£ 55.00
B357) SHELLEY. TEA WARE PATTERNS - Burdess S. 2003. 288 pages. 766 colour & 100 b/w illustrations. .Marks. Price band guide. Hardback. Thousands of tea ware designs arranged by pattern number covering Shelley, Wileman and Foley patterns from 1860 to 1966. Although only around 1,100 are illustrated the detailed listing with up to date value guide are very useful.	£ 55.00
B214) The Simpson Collection of 18th CENTURY ENGLISH BLUE & WHITE MINIATURE PORCELAIN . SIMON SPERO - Simon Spero, a selling Exhibition 10th March to 29th March 2003. 52 pages. 68 colour illustrations that illustrate 132 items. Small Hardback. d/w. The collection formed by the Simpsons through Simon Spero from 1976 to 1996 when the polychrome wares were sold. These blue and white wares are mainly from Bow, Worcester, Liverpool, Lowestoft and Caughley but include odd examples of Derby, Vauxhall and a Chinese teapot.	£ 14.00
B162) SPODE-COPELAND-SPODE. The Works and Its People 1770-1970 - 2002. Wilkinson V. 280 pages. 161 colour & 146 b/w illust. d/w. Hardback. The first publication on Copeland-Spode and Copeland family wares that have been neglected for far too long. Although covering the period 1770 to 1970 the bulk of the book concerns the 1830 to 1970 period and includes previously unpublished archive material and research on artists. With 45 pages on artists and gilders from the 1830 to 1900 period and further pages on patterns, naming the artists who painted them such as Birbeck, Perry, Robinson, Rhodes and many more. A well balanced and researched reference book and essential to any porcelain collector's bookshelf.	£ 35.00 Buy it now in our shop  Buy Now
B163) SPODE Transfer Printed Ware 1784-1833 - Drakard D. & Holdway P. 2002. 304 pages. 900 b/w & 40 colour illustrations.d/w. Hardback. The standard work on Spode bat printed and later transfer designs on porcelain and pottery in the 18th &19th century. The book that contains reproductions of original bat prints and numerous other transfer designs used on Spode porcelain and pottery. The comprehensive range of illustrations and their detailed descriptions covers the vast range of blue printed Spode designs in detail.	£ 35.00
B164) SPODE. A HISTORY OF THE FAMILY FACTORY AND WARES FROM 1733 TO 1833. Whiter L. 1970. 1st edition246 pages. 302 b&w & 9 colour plates. Dust wrapper. Good copy. We have seen two books on Spode published recently covering the printed wares and the later Copeland porcelain. This out of print work remains desirable for its examination of the early porcelain including Imari and landscape decorated wares. Also the non blue & white decorated pottery and the caneware & stoneware moulded and decorated bodies. Includes the 1820 factory shape book and a chapter on pattern books and patterns. Two of the many informative chapters cover Henry Daniel and the decorators and Stone China. Will remain a standard and is complemented by the recent publications on Spode. This is the 2nd edition with new dust jacket and new colour plates.	£ 50.00 Buy it now in our shop  Buy Now
B461) SPODE'S WILLOW PATTERN and other designs after the Chinese. Copeland R. 1980 1st ed. 182pp. 312 b/w illust. & 6 col.plates. Hardback. d/w. An essential work on printed wares. Includes guides to recognising the various Spode patterns and those of Caughley, Coalport ,Mason's and others. The author takes popular patterns such as the Two Temples and Buffalo patterns and charts the principal features of each factory. This is the hardback 1st edition, later reprints were in softback.	£ 28.00
B165) Article. STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN 1740-1851 - Lockett T. & Halfpenny P. Off print sheets from the Connoisseur January 1980. 8 pages. 14 colour illust.Stapled. Illustrating and discussing 30 items all in colour from Baddeley,Turner, New Hall, Daniel etc. An article based on the Northern Ceramics Society exhibition and the pieces were illustrated in black & white and in smaller format in that catalogue.	£ 8.00
B358) STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY 1858-1962. Majolica, Transfer Prints, Flow Blue, Fine Bone China from Cauldon. - Robert E. Cluett. 288 pages. 1,150 colour illustration. & 230 black & white. Price guides. Hardback. An extremely important publication on the wares of Browne-Westhead Moore later Cauldon then Royal Cauldon. This book is a comprehensive history and illustrated guide to the vast production of these firms over a 100 year period. Details of the numerous and talented artists at Brown-Westhead Moore and Cauldon ( such as Birbeck, Boullemier, Pope etc.). Illustrations of trade catalogues, chapters on tiles, printed ware, blue transfer, majolica and a vast array of information and illustrations of the early and later porcelain. Details of pattern numbers, registered designs, shape names and marks. Do not be mislead by the title, chosen over the author's wishes, by the publisher, to suit the American Market.	£ 55.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B314) STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN 1740-1851 - NCC 3rd Exhibition 1979. 108 pp. 138 b/w illustrations. Soft colour covers. Good copy. With 280 items from society members showing Longton Hall, Davenport, Spode, W***, Breeze, Machin,Copeland, Alcock, Ratcliffe, Daniel, New Hall etc., etc. With text sections that include items on bodies & pastes, Regency & Revived Rococco porcelain. The original 1979 exhibition which inspired the later 1983 book on the subject.	£ 15.00
B167) STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERS 1781-1900. With Selected Marks - Henrywood R.K. 2002. 416 pages. 306 b/w illustrations. Hardback. A comprehensive list of manufacturers in Staffordshire assembled from directories of the 119 year period. With introductory chapters and illustrations of selected marks. Over 3,000 potters of all products are listed along with information on the original directory entry. Although directories have been examined by previous authors this is the first time a list from 61 known directories has been compiled and published. Of course information from newspapers such as bankruptcy and dissolution notices, census returns and other documents are not included here but nevertheless work will be an indispensable asset towards the study and understanding of the Staffordshire Potters.	£ 45.00
B172) NANTGARW SUPPLEMENTS 1 AND 2. - John W.D. & Coombes K. John W.D. & Coombes K.1956 & 1969. 18 pages. Soft with illustrations. These two supplements update the information in the original 1948 volume. They fit into pocket provided at the rear of the binding. Covering newly discovered shapes and patterns and the Mackintosh service and Bird decoration.	£ 28.00
RS1150) THE POTTERY AND PORCELAIN OF SWANSEA AND NANTGARW. Nance E.M. 1985. Limited to 500 copies. Facsimile of the original 1942 edition. . 600 pages. & over 600 b/w illustrations. Large format hardback . Dust wrapper. A very good copy . Containing impeccable ceramic research on Welsh pottery and porcelain this is the cornerstone and undisputed champion of Welsh ceramics that, although providing a detailed history, concentrates very much on the wares and the artists involved. Contains a wealth of information on the wares and artists of not only porcelain but also Welsh pottery and in fact provides one of the only in depth examination of these pottery wares. The late author John Wilstead was researching the life of Morton Nance before his untimely death in 2002. Mr. Wilstead had confirmed during his researches that only 500 copies of the 1st edition of this book were actually published. This reprint was a facsimile of the original edition and was itself limited to 500 copies.	£130.00
RS1144) NANTGARW PORCELAIN 1813-1822 - Williams R. 1993. 50 pages. 108 colour illustrations. Soft colour covers. Very good copy. Signed copy. This book was based on the inaugural lecture to the Friends of Nantgarw in September 1993. Rowland Williams who died in 2005 was a retired surgeon and respected authority on Welsh porcelain. A number of the items illustrated were from his own collection.	£ 40.00
B311) WELSH CERAMICS IN CONTEXT. Part 1 - 2003. Multi-Author. 250 pages. 300 colour & 50 b/w illustrations. (Soft back available 800 copies £ 27.50.) Hardback edition of 200 sold out. An important multi-author work based on the 2002 seminar of the same name that examines and updates known information on Welsh ceramics and related English wares. Perhaps the most important publication on Welsh ceramics since that by Morton Nance. Contents :- Swansea's Industry & Topography - Bernard Morris // Swansea Pottery before 1802 - Part 1- Jonathan Gray // C.18th and C.19th Ceramic Processes, with reference to Wales - Robert Copeland // Wedgwood and Swansea - Gaye Blake Roberts // Early Blue Printed wares, before 1810- part 1 - Minnie Holdaway // The Glamorgan Pottery - Helen Hallesy // Thomas Pardoe and William Weston Young - Andrew Renton // English Porcelains 1790-1810 - Geoffrey Godden // Billingsley at Brampton-in-Torksey - Roy Chapman //William Billingsley in Derbyshire - Anneke Bambery // Billingsley, Randall & Rose - Roger Edmundson // Lewis Weston Dillwyn and the Cambrian Pottery - Fairclough O. There follows a brief review of some selected chapters. The Cambrian Pottery Before 1802 by Jonathan Gray - A detailed account of the saltglaze, creamware and pearlware produced here between 1767 and 1802. Containing 38 colour illustrations of items many being blue white inscribed or dated items. Includes information on George Haynes in America and Thomas Rothwell the engraver. Early Swansea Printed Earthenwares: Part 1 by Dr. Minnie Holdway - Bringing to light information and updating the attribution of transfer patterns to Swansea. The 49 colour illustrations cover numerous designs such as the Precarious Chinaman. Thomas Pardoe & William Weston Young by Andrew Renton - The attribution of the painting on Welsh pottery and porcelain by Weston Young and Pardoe and the later decoration on Coalport and other wares with 40 colour illustrations. William Billingsley in Derbyshire by Anneke Bambury - One of 3 articles on Billingsley's work with 26 illustrations. Includes documentation on Billingsley's property ownership in Derby. There are numerous other equally fine articles in this major publication on Welsh and related ceramics.	£ 27.50   Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B998) WELSH CERAMICS IN CONTEXT. Part 2 - October 27th 2005. Arriving early next week. 380 pages. 510 illustrations, 90% in colour. Softback. Articles include - 18th Century Creamware - Gaye Blake Roberts // The Cambrian Pottery under Coles & Haynes - Jonathan Gray // British Ceramics in 18th C. America - Leslie Grigsby // The Bristol Pottery 1785 to 1835 - Karin Walton // Billingsley & his china artists 1796 to 1835 - Roger Edmundson // Development of Welsh Porcelain Bodies - Maurice Hillis // Later Careers of David Evans, Henry Morris and William Pollard - Andrew Renton // London and its importance in the Ceramic World - Geoffrey Godden Transfer printing and the Use of Copper Plates - Robert Copeland / Early Swansea Printed Earthenwares Part 2 - Minnie Holdaway / Natural History Sources of Design on Welsh Porcelain - Tim Holdaway / Set Pattern Decorations at Swansea China Works - Andrew Renton / Llanelly Pottery 1840-1922 - Robert Pugh / The Ynysmeudwy Pottery - Helen Hallesy. Difficult to choose one above any other but the articles on the Welsh artists elsewhere and London decorators I found particularly interesting and illustrates the scope of this excellent publication that reaches beyond its Welsh heritage.	£ 39.95  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B999) A DIRECTORY OF BRITISH TEAPOTS - Berthoud M. & Maskell R.. 384 pages. Over 2000 colour illustrations. Hardback.d/w. One of the best kept secrets in recent months; a new all colour teapot book that will inspire and stimulate collectors, collections and dealers around the world. Teapots from the late 17th century to the end of the 19th century in 48 sections divided by general shapes. All types of earthenware and porcelain are covered representing 233 manufacturers. With appendixes dealing with finial types, strainers and some continental teapots which offer traps for the unwary. With illustrations in full colour this book will be of interest to collectors of all forms of British teawares, not just teapots, because of the vast range of patterns that will be published.	£ 50.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B409) VEILLEUSES. A Collectors Guide. A Definitive Review of Ceramic Food and Tea Warmers 1750-1860. Newman H. New York 1967. 258 pages. 212 b/w illustrations & 16 colour plates. Large hardback. d/w. Good copy. A comprehensive look at these items comprising mostly teapots and stands in both pottery and porcelain. Includes a great deal of useful research information relative to other areas of British and European ceramics. The English section contains illustrations of Lowestoft, Chelsea, Whieldon and Swansea examples along with 6 delft and 14 creamware. The French section being the largest along with sections on Germany, Italy, Russia, Bohemia, Switzerland etc.	£ 30.00
B180) TEA TRADE & TEA CANISTERS.Loan Exhibition. - Agnew A., Doxey D. & Marno F. Stockspring Antiques 2002. 72 pages. 42 colour & 16 b/w illust. Soft covers. An important and well thought out exhibition of 184 tea canisters of both pottery and porcelain of predominately English ceramics but including also Chinese, German, Welsh and other countries. The 34 page introduction contains a thorough examination of tea drinking in China, the effect of tea on European Society, Canister forms, Manufacturers and more. All 184 canisters are illustrated in colour. Examples from Chelsea. Whieldon, Swansea, Worcester. Meissen etc. etc.	£ 20.00
B360) Victorian China FAIRINGS. The Collectors Guide. - Jordan D.H. January. 2003. 176 pages. 450 colour illustrations. Hardback.d/w. A comprehensive work covering the history, values and fakes of these small German ornaments of the Victorian/ Edwardian period often depicting small figure groups or humorous scenes. Named after the gifts offered at fairs and resorts these fairings were made from between 1850 and 1914 and although numerous many of the earlier models can be of good quality and often quite rare. Manufacturers such as Conta & Boehme, Elbogen and the Rudolstadt factories are well covered along with other German makers of these wares.	£ 35.00
B1016) THE CERAMICS OF VAUXHALL. 18th century Pottery and Porcelain - Massey R., Marno F. & Spero S. June 2007. 108 pages. 258 colour illustrations and 29 black & white. Soft colour covers Produced to accompany the loan exhibition at Stockspring Antiques on behalf of the English Ceramic Circle in June this illustrated colour mongraph is now available. 181 items illustrated and described with a 14 page introduction and short introductions to each section of the publication. Apart from the Polychrome (50 items) and blue and white porcelain (101 items) contains sections on the figures, delftware and brown saltglaze wares.	£ 30 .00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B188) DICTIONARY OF WORCESTER PORCELAIN. Volume 1. Sandon J. 1751 -1851. 1993. 400 pages. 463 b/w & 100 colour plates. d/w. Very good copy. Covering all periods and factories before the Kerr & Binns partnership. Includes patterns in the listing. A fine all round illustrated reference for all Worcester porcelain prior to 1850.	£ 50.00
B355) JAMES HADLEY & SONS. Artist Potters Worcester - Woodger P. 2003. Forward by Wendy Cook, Curator of the Museum of Worcester Porcelain. 255 pages. 515 colour illustrations and 155 black & white Hardback, laminated covers. James Hadley was employed as a modeller at Kerr & Binns and then at Royal Worcester until 1875 when he worked independently as a modeller & designer. James Hadley & Sons produced their own wares from1896 to 1905. The first 25 pages guide us through the history of the family, factory designs, photographs of the Hadleys and the 48 strong work force etc. Then a section on the factory marks, pattern numbers, gilders marks , potters marks etc. Followed by a detailed section on the various forms of decoration applied to the wares the shapes used, and the information on the artists themselves, and the painters numbers used by them. Then the illustrated shape list from page 59 to page 250 with between 3 and 6 illustrations and descriptions per page. These are separated into types of decoration such as bird or flower etc. and this main part of the book ends with the colour clays section for which Hadley wares were well known. Most illustrations are in colour and many black & white illustrations are still of fine quality having been taken from glass slides in the archives of the Worcester Museum. Each indicates ground colour or other variations that can be found, and given a rarity value. The fine range of Hadley's designs of vases, bowls, ewers, plaques, figures and others wares are easily located and well illustrated. Illustrations from the author's own vast collection, other collectors and the Museum of Worcester porcelain archives. Peter Woodger has researched extensively for this work and provides practically every answer required by collectors and dealers of these Worcester ceramics who will now be able to accurately date, identify artists and pieces and understand the rarity of those wares in their possession.	£ 30.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B430) CAUGHLEY & WORCESTER PORCELAINS 1755 - 1800 - Godden G. 1981. 2nd revised and limited numbered edition. 355 pages. 317 b/w illustrations & 10 colour plates.Hardback. Dust wrapper. A good copy. The standard work on both blue & white & polychrome Caughley porcelains and the similar designs in Worcester. This work compares and identifies the Worcester & Caughley painted and transfer patterns and their marks.	£ 68.00 Buy it now in our shop  Buy Now
*** See under R for ROYAL WORCESTER. or above for James Hadley Worcester	See under R for ROYAL WORCESTER
B191) WORCESTER PORCELAIN & LUND'S BRISTOL - Barrett F.A. 2nd Revised edition of 1966. 110 pages of text, plus 94 pages of b/w plates & 8 pages of colour plates.d/w. Very good copy. The greatly revised second edition that takes into account new research with a range of new illustrations but continues to include a number of items from the authors own collection.	£ 22.00
B327) Exhibition THE GWEN and RONALD McKNIGHT MELVIN COLLECTION of EARLY WORCESTER PORCELAIN 1752-1760 - Simon Spero 20th-30th March 2007. Forward by Ronald Melvin and an 8 page introduction by Simon Spero. 56 pages. 45 items all in half page colour. Soft. The current exhibition and sale by Simon Spero with 45 items of polychrome early Worcester porcelain from the above collection.	£ 12.00
B324) THE F.S. MACKENNA COLLECTION OF ENGLISH PORCELAIN. PART 2. WORCESTER. Mackenna F.S. Ltd to 500 copies Lewis 1973. 148pp. 84 b/w plates.Orig.cloth. In protective clear sleeve. Very good copy. A record of the author's collection of Worcester which was dispersed prior to this publication. 43 items were sold at Sotheby's in 1957 as part of the then collection of Worcester, Bristol and Chelsea. Most of Severne Mackenna's publications date from the 1950's and a large part of his collection was sold in the 1960's. This and two other volumes were prepared whilst the collection was still being formed and although illustrating a number of items from his 1950 book on Worcester porcelain there are 33 items that are not shown there. This volume was not produced with a dust wrapper but was issued with a clear plastic sleeve for protection.	£ 35.00
B193) WORCESTER PORCELAIN. The Zorensky Collection. Sandon J. & Spero S. 1996. 480 pages. 700 colour illustrations.d/w. An examination of some 800 pieces from this American collection by two eminent ceramic experts .With illustrations all in colour. Covering both polychrome and blue and white Worcester porcelain. An examination of over 800 pieces from this collection, part of which is being sold at auction this year (2004). All illustrations are in colour.	£ 75.00
JW22) FLIGHT AND BARR WORCESTER PORCELAIN 1783-1840. Sandon H. 1978. 245 pages. 190 black & white & 25 colour illustrations. Hardback. Dust wrapper. Very good copy. The only individual book on this vast and important period of production and in particular the decorative porcelain of the Flight,Barr,Barr partnerships. Includes information on the artists and gilders of these highly decorated porcelain wares and the early Flight Worcester blue & white and other simpler designs on porcelain.	SOLD
B1017) WORCESTER PORCELAIN. The Klepser Collection - Spero S. 1984. 224 pages. 211 b/w illustrations. 49 colour plates. d/w. Good.Worn wrapper. Formed between 1945 &1965 the Klepser collection of 211 pieces covers the range of shapes and patterns produced at Worcester between 1751 and 1776. Half the collection was purchased from the famous dealer T.Leonard Crow and the inclusion of some 63 letters between Mr. Klepser & Mr. Crow make very interesting reading. Altogether a fine collection of Worcester porcelain beautifully documented and recorded by Simon Spero.	£ 38.00
B1020) WORCESTER BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 1751-1790 - Branyan L.,French N. & Sandon J. Barrie & Jenkins 1981. 1st edition. 367 pages. 398 black & white illustrations & 125 drawings. 150 border designs. Hardback. No wrapper. Cloth only. Good. Over 320 known patterns are illustrated and described. Includes a guide to the rarity of each pattern. Still the standard on the painted or printed blue & white porcelain of Worcester. Although the later revised edition contained an additional fifty patterns discovered after this first edition 90% of the contents remained unchanged.	£ 68.00
B198) CHAMBERLAIN WORCESTER PORCELAIN 1788-1852 - Godden G. 1994 2nd edition. 375 pages. 441 b/w illust. & 25 colour plates. Hardback. d/w. Very good. Over 60 years of porcelain production and decoration, that included Caughley wares decorated by Chamberlain. The usual high standard of research by Geoffrey Godden that also includes the alphabetical list of ornamental forms and the pattern book listing from 1 to 5019.	£ 45.00  Buy Now Buy it now in our Shop
B199) Catalogue. THE WILLS COLLECTION OF COLOURED WORCESTER PORCELAIN OF THE Dr WALL PERIOD. Albert Amor Oct/Nov 1984. 38pp. 65 items in b/w & 29 in colour.Soft. The collection from Littleton House of Sir Seton Wills, comprising many rare & highly decorated examples including a tankard with beckoning chinaman, aesop fable baskets by O'Neale and items from the Parkinson and Lady Corah collections.	£ 18.00
Exhibition Catalogue. The KLEPSER COLLECTION of EARLY WORCESTER PORCELAIN of the Dr. Wall Period and Its Antecedents - Seattle Art Museum 1955. With a 6 page introduction by Leonard Crow. 42 pages. 22 b/w illustrations + cover illustration. Soft. Good. With an inserted typed and signed letter from the legendary ceramic dealer Leonard Crow on his headed notepaper and dated 14th May 1955 and signed by him. The original Klepser exhibition held in Seattle Washington in 1956. The enclosed letter from Leonard Crowe is addressed to Capt. Tyre along with this copy of the catalogue. He explains that this is just half of the Klepsers current collection and also explains the amount they spent with him over the years. He also discusses some pieces of Worcester porcelain including an Eloping Bride cup and saucer quoting current and earlier prices. He ends with " As for myself, I think you know that both my legs are now completely missing, and sundry other abdominal operations have turned me into a very decrepit old crow - more or less a physical wreck, though I manage to keep smiling."	£ 55.00
B201) Exhibition Catalogue. First Period WORCESTER PORCELAIN 1751-1783. Bi-Centenary of the foundation of the Worcester Royal Porcelain Company - English Ceramic Circle May - Sept. 1951. 90 pages. 6 b/w plates. Soft. Fine copy. The loan exhibition of 855 items of Worcester wares excluding blue & white designs. This catalogue was the only record of this exhibition illustrating only 6 items which brought together private and museum collections for the first time. The 1952 book "Coloured Worcester Porcelain " by H.R. Marshall contained the illustrations for this exhibition.	£ 12.00
B204) TRANSFER-PRINTED WORCESTER PORCELAIN at Manchester City Gallery - Leary A. & Walton P. 1976. 52 pp. 107 items. 35 illust. in b/w. Soft. Based upon the F.C. Dykes collection of Hancock and other designs and including some enamel painted wares in the 107 items.	£ 10.00
B901) LUND'S BRISTOL AND EARLY WORCESTER PORCELAIN 1750-58. The A.J. Smith Collection - Spero S. (with a contribution by Richard Burt) . 240 pages. 150 colour plates. Hardback. d/w. One of the finest and most extensive collections in the world. In this specially commissioned study Simon Spero analyses for the first time the contents of this remarkable collection and presents a detailed breakdown of the different shapes and types of decoration. Two chapters by Richard Burt focus on the socioeconomic, political and historical background to the factories and period of English ceramics.	£ 40.00
B206) Exhibition Catalogue. DR. WALL WORCESTER PORCELAIN 1751-1783. From the Dyson Perrins Museum & Royal Porcelain Works - Worcester House. Curzon St. June 1959. 58 pages. 612 items. 1 b/w plates. Soft.Fine. Exhibition of both Blue & White, polychrome and transfer wares. The black and white illustration is of a 1760 itemised price list from the Worcester archives.	£ 10.00
B207) Catalogue. DR. JOHN WALL 1708-1776. A Commemorative Loan Exhibition - Amor A. 1976. 52 pages. 32 black & white & 10 colour illust.Soft.Fine and clean copy. The exhibition of mostly polychrome Worcester wares drawn from only private but anonymous sources. 86 items with 22 illustrated in colour and 66 illustrated in b/w. Commemorating the bicentenary of the death of Dr. Wall. Previous owners and collections are given such as Selwyn Parkinson.	£ 20.00
B208) Catalogue. WORCESTER PORCELAIN. The First Decade 1751 - 1761 - Amor A. June 1981. 30 pages. 94 items all illustrated in b/w. Soft. Fine. Loan exhibition with some items for sale. One third of the 94 items comes from one private collection. Polychrome with 11 items of blue & white porcelain.	£ 20.00

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