Antique English Porcelain - Types Makers Marks / Scarce Illustrated Book

Description

Illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey of antique English porcelain including information on marks.
ENGLISH PORCELAIN
by John Cushion, Charles Letts Books Limited, London, 1974/1982.
“The history of the development of porcelain (which had hitherto only been available as an import from China and Japan), after its discovery in Britain in 1745, was naturally closely linked with the same developments on the Continent.  The introduction to this book carefully traces the influences exerted on English porcelain manufacturers from both the Orient and Europe and the subsequent development of individuality and skill in the English china makers up until the mid-19th century, that generally being considered to be the end of the most interesting collectors’ period in the porcelain field.  The range of wares illustrated in the 62 color plates amplifies the points made in the introduction as well as giving a real visual aid to the identification of typical colors and patterns.  All the main porcelain factories are represented, from the homely charm of blue-and-white Lowestoft wares to the delicately sophisticated works of Chelsea and Bow, Rockingham, Wedgwood and Worcester.”
This beautifully illustrated and handy-sized collector’s guide to English porcelain contains an index of marks, a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading.
6.75” x 9.3” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  72 pages.
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