| Victorian Majolica Contributor(s): Bockol, Leslie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0887409539 ISBN-13: 9780887409530 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1997 Annotation: Majolica ceramic ware's roots are presented with lists of the manufacturers and their marks. Over 300 color photos, taken in America and Britain, illustrate the high craftsmanship of majolica's nineteenth century potters. Artistic influences of the evolving majolica markets in Europe, England, America and Canada are reviewed and specialty table wares, decorative pieces, tiles, and greenwares are included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Pottery & Ceramics |
| Dewey: 738.37 |
| LCCN: 95045611 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 8.87" W x 11.31" (2.40 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Beautiful color photographs of hundreds of Majolica ceramics from the Victorian age and more historical research contiue in this new study. The book traces majolica's roots and lists the manufacturers and their marks. Over 300 color photographs, taken in America and Britain, illustrate the high craftsmanship of majolica's nineteenth century potters. Artistic influences on majolica's designs are reviewed along with the evolving majolica markets England, America, Europe, and Canada. Specialty tablewares, decorative pieces, titles, and the controversial greenwares all are included. The price guide is a valuable tool. |