Search Results: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Porcelain & China from William Robertson

London: Hyam & Co/Favil Press, 1926. Hardcover. Good +. A collector's guide to Derby porcelain, 1750-1770, written by an acknowledged expert in the field. As well as knowledge gained in the years preceeding publication, the author drew on earlier works by Llewellynn Jewit ('The Ceramic Art of Great Britain', 1862), Nightingale ('Contributions Towards the History of Early English Porcelain', 1881), and Bemrose ('Bow, Chelsea and Derby Porcelain', 1898). The end result was the most authorative volume on its subject for the day (and to an extent, remains so). A fascinating read for collectors, antique experts, and enthusiasts of Derby porcelain. Contains 29 pages, 19.5 x 13cm, and illustrated with 4 pages of tissue-protected b&w photos. Grey cardboard printed covers with blue cloth spine; corners and spine lightly bumped with slight wear, otherwise in Good+ condition. Internally, Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Octopus, 2001. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Part of Miller's 'Treasure or Not?'; series. A veritible masterclass in appraising art pottery from two nationally recognized experts in the field, providing invaluable, detailed guidance to both novice and experienced collectors. Covers such topics as assessing style, condition, authenticity and value; key artists and their wares; studio histories; special techniques; maker's marks; display and care of ceramic pieces; and a comprehensive resource list and glossary. Lavishly illustrated with full colour photographs of pieces from 43 featured potteries, highlighting each piece's value and features. All in all, an indispensible guide to appraising and collecting an all-American art form. Contains 176 pages, 26.5 x 20cm, illustrated throughout with colour photographs. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Green cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent… Read More