American Pottery & Porcelain - Softcover

William C., Jr. Ketchum

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579121098 ISBN 13: 9781579121099

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub, 2000

Synopsis

This visual antique reference guide has all the information readers need to identify and appraise American pottery and porcelain -- from the earliest rough vessels of the mid-eighteenth century to the Fiestaware of the mid-twentieth century.

Each piece -- 367 in all -- is photographed in full color and accompanied by an in-depth description of the piece, origin and date of manufacture, relationship to similar pieces and rarity and hints for collectors, helping readers spot potentially valuable heirlooms stashed at home or at garage sales, consignment stores and flea markets.

About this title

About the Author

William C. Ketchum, Jr. has served as a guest curator at the Museum of American Folk Art and as a consultant to major auction houses. He is the author of more than a dozen books on American antiques.

Elizabeth von Habsburg is the President of Masterson-Gurr-Johns, Inc., an appraisal and fine arts consulting firm with offices in New York and London.

From the Back Cover

An invaluable resource, AMERICAN POTTERY & PORCELAIN feature 367 examples of all types of pottery and porcelain made in America from the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. From the earliest rough vessels to the colorful pieces of Fiestaware, each example is presented in a full-color photograph accompanied by an extended caption describing the piece and detailing the maker, materials, year of manufacture as well as information such as scarcity of the pieces, demand and points to check before buying. With extensive reference information including a glossary, a list of makers and their marks, and an up-to-date price guide, AMERICAN POTTERY & PORCELAIN is an indispensable guidebook for novice and experienced collectors alike.

From the Inside Flap

Brimming with photographs and invaluable information, AMERICAN POTTERY & PORCELAIN is the ultimate guide to this highly popular field of collectibles. Showcasing 367 examples ranging from plates, jugs, and coffeepots to mixing bowls, serving dishes, vases, and more, this volume covers the entire range of American pottery and porcelain produced from the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century.

Expertly researched, this handy guide features a full-color photograph of each piece accompanied by an extensive caption describing the piece, the materials and dimensions, where and when it was made, background information on the maker and the genre of the piece, and hints for collectors.

Marvelously detailed, portable, and easy to use, AMERICAN POTTERY & PORCELAIN also features an extensive reference section that includes a list of pottery and porcelain manufacturers and their specialties, a list of makers' marks, a glossary, tips on buying pottery and porcelain, a list of significant museum and other public collections, a bibliography, and an up-to-date price guide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579121098
• ISBN 13: 9781579121099
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480