Blue Ridge China Treasures (Hardcover)

Frances Ruffin

ISBN 10: 0764321625 / ISBN 13: 9780764321627

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2005

About this Item

Hardcover. Here is a wonderful new look at the popular and highly collectible Blue Ridge China produced by Southern Potteries of Erwin, Tennessee, from 1938 to 1957. Expanding upon the research done for their first two books (Blue Ridge China Today and Blue Ridge China Traditions), the authors provide a comprehensive, pictorial review of these beautiful, hand-decorated wares. Written with young and future collectors in mind, the book contains a special focus on exciting children's pieces made at the pottery. In addition, collectors of all ages will find an extensive assortment of the wide-ranging dinnerware and china pieces for which Blue Ridge is so well known. Included are many newly identified patterns, newly discovered pieces, and different pieces and shapes for some "old favorite" patterns. The invaluable appendix contains pattern numbers, matching glassware, backstamps, and a new section featuring many of the original rubber stamps used at the pottery. Suggested prices in the captions and a separate Price Guide are based on the authors' careful and constant monitoring of sales from the Internet, auctions, antique malls, and garage sales. This is a delightful celebration of the timeless and much-loved Blue Ridge China. 1000 colour photographs A comprehensive look at the highly collectible Blue Ridge China produced by Southern Potteries of Erwin, Tennessee from 1938 to 1957. Contains an extensive assortment of dinnerware and china pieces, plus special focus on children's pieces made at the pottery. Also includes newly identified patterns and pieces, company history, backstamps, pattern numbers, price guide, index. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Blue Ridge China Treasures (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764321625
• ISBN 13: 9780764321627
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Here is a wonderful new look at the popular and highly collectible Blue Ridge China produced by Southern Potteries of Erwin, Tennessee, from 1938 to 1957. Expanding upon the research done for their first two books (Blue Ridge China Today and Blue Ridge China Traditions), the authors provide a comprehensive, pictorial review of these beautiful, hand-decorated wares. Written with young and future collectors in mind, the book contains a special focus on exciting children's pieces made at the pottery. In addition, collectors of all ages will find an extensive assortment of the wide-ranging dinnerware and china pieces for which Blue Ridge is so well known. Included are many newly identified patterns, newly discovered pieces, and different pieces and shapes for some "old favorite" patterns. The invaluable appendix contains pattern numbers, matching glassware, backstamps, and a new section featuring many of the original rubber stamps used at the pottery. Suggested prices in the captions and a separate Price Guide are based on the authors' careful and constant monitoring of sales from the Internet, auctions, antique malls, and garage sales. This is a delightful celebration of the timeless and much-loved Blue Ridge China.

About the Author

Frances and John Ruffin have collected Blue Ridge China for years. This is their second book on the subject. The Ruffins live in Georgia.