| Staffordshire Spaniels Contributor(s): Kenny, Adele (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764302167 ISBN-13: 9780764302169 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1997 Annotation: Popular Victorian spaniel figures made in Staffordshire, England from c. 1840-1900 presented with a detailed look at all of the Spaniel variations, history, and recent reproductions beautifully illustrated with color photographs. Spaniel types and sizes, tips for collectors, and a helpful glossary are included. Captions offer descriptions, sizes, dates of manufacture, and current values. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature - Crafts & Hobbies | Pottery & Ceramics |
| Dewey: 738 |
| LCCN: 96070727 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.79" H x 8.85" W x 11.4" (2.39 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: No Victorian parlor was complete without a Staffordshire Spaniel on the mantel. This fascinating text focuses exclusively on these popular Victorian era antiques produced in Staffordshire, England from circa 1840 through the turn of the century. A detailed look at all of the Spaniel variations, along with the history of this breed of Staffordshire figure, and the more recent reproductions is provided and beautifully illustrated with over 285 color photographs and illustrations. Also included are the historical context into which these Spaniels fit, background on the Staffordshire potteries and canine statuary, molding processes, decorating techniques, Spaniel types and sizes, tips for collectors, and a helpful glossary. Informative captions offer descriptions, sizes, dates of manufacture, and current market values. |