Miller's Ceramics Buyer's Guide
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Miller's Ceramics Buyer's Guide by Chris Spencer
Ceramics are attractive, easily displayed, often affordable and consequently popular items to collect. Pieces that have survived daily use for years are now sought after by collectors. This book covers a range of pottery and porcelain objects and provices a practical reference work for new enthusiasts as well as the experienced collectors in this field. It includes more than 4000 examples of pottery and porcelain from the mid-18th century to the mid-20th century are illustrated and described, each with an up-to-date value. Special features include Clarice Cliff, pot lids, Wemyss, blue and white ware, Mason's Ironstone, Goss and Crested China, fairings and commemorative ware. There is also a special feature on American ceramics. Within each section, items are divided by type of ware (eg cups, plates etc), with information boxes containing guidance on collecting, what to be aware of when starting a collection, hints on how to avoid making expensive mistakes, and the history of many factories. A Directory of Specialists gives guidance on restorers and details of collectors' clubs are listed.
Chris Spencer is a highly regarded independent dealer and valuer. A regular presenter on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, he is a member of the English Ceramics Circle and an authority on Lowestoft porcelain.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840002676 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840002670 |
| Title | Miller's Ceramics Buyer's Guide |
| Author | Chris Spencer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2000-04-27 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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