Royal Doulton: A Legacy of Excellence 1871-1945 (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) - Hardcover

Whittecar, Gregg; Rimpley, Arron

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764317970 ISBN 13: 9780764317972

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

A lavishly illustrated collector's volume showcasing the finest ceramic art wares produced by Royal Doulton at their Lambeth and Burslem Studios in England. It features fine pieces from private collections, dating from the 1870s to 1945. Many of these have never before been seen publicly. Over 600 photographs bring these treasures directly to the connoisseur of fine decorative ceramic art. The book details the company's founding by John Doulton and his son Henry, and features many of Doulton's premier artists, including George Tinworth, the Barlow family, Mark V. Marshall, and Charles Noke. It traces the rise of the Doulton range from stoneware and faience art pottery to hand painted vases, vellum figures, and flambé, titanium, and experimental glazes. An invaluable guide for the art pottery collector, this beautiful book provides a rare look into the fascinating history of one of the world's most renowned potteries. A value reference completes the book.

About this title

About the Author:

Authors Gregg Whittecar and Arron Rimpley are based in Miami, Florida, and are internationally recognized experts in this field. Their company, The Whittley Collection, specializes in Royal Doulton art pottery.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764317970
• ISBN 13: 9780764317972
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 271