| Majolica Figures Contributor(s): Cunningham, Helen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764302140 ISBN-13: 9780764302145 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 1997 Annotation: This colorful text sheds new light on majolica figures. Over 475 color photographs illustrate majolica animals, toby jugs, tobacco jars, strikers, and advertising memorabilia. Histories of all manufacturers of majolica figures are provided along with detailed ceramic and toby jug histories. Trademark qualities are contrasted between authentic figures and their more recent reproductions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles - Crafts & Hobbies | Pottery & Ceramics |
| Dewey: 738 |
| LCCN: 96071097 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.6" W x 11.1" (2.60 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This colorful text sheds new light on the beautiful majolica figures that have kept collectors entranced for years. Over 475 color photographs illustrate the full range of figures, including majolica animals, toby jugs, tobacco jars, strikers, and advertising memorabilia. The histories of all manufacturers of majolica figures are provided along with detailed ceramic and toby jug histories. Possible sources of inspiration for majolica figures are explored. Trademark qualities are contrasted between authentic figures and their more recent reproductions. Values for the illustrated majolica figures are provided in the captions and a comprehensive bibliography round out this fascinating study. |
