This all-new edition of the most authoritative and respected guide to collectible pottery and porcelain provides the detailed, accurate and up-to-date information needed to make informed decisions in buying or selling these always-popular collectibles. This expanded volume, drawing on the expertise and resources of the highly respected Antique Trader Weekly, covers the full range of ceramic products produced in the US, England and Europe from the Eighteenth century through the mid-Twentieth century. Collectors -- both novice and experienced -- will find the book's convenient format, comprehensive listings and numerous photographs make it easy to locate and identify individual makers and their items. More than just an identification and price guide, this volume also provides historical information and a variety of useful collecting tips that make it an indispensable reference.

The new 3rd Edition of our popular Ceramics Price Guide presents completely updated and revised information on all major categories of pottery and porcelain, including American, English, European and Oriental wares. Covering the major manufacturers and types from the 18th century to the late 20th century, many expert special consultants have shared their knowledge to insure that this is the most accurate and detailed ceramics guide available. Detailed descriptions of thousands of pieces, supplemented by detailed photographs, help to make this ceramics reference invaluable to all collectors, dealers and appraisers. Special features include: Accurate and up-to-date pricing for thousands of individual items A special shape-outline guide to common ceramics shapes More than 125 sketches of markings used on ceramic wares A special 16 page full-color supplement New categories of "hot" ceramic collectibles An introductory guide to the collecting and care of ceramics Helpful Appendices and a Select Glossary of Ceramics Terms

This reference provides jewellery collectors with detailed descriptions and reliable pricing for 3500 items dating from 1800 to the present day. The book is divided into three sections: fine antique; modern; and costume jewellery.

Ceramic Showcase Whether your favorite piece comes from a mid-century modern ceramic line, lovely Victorian porcelain, or the many variations of fine art pottery, you'll find them beautifully displayed in the new edition of Antique Trader Pottery & Porcelain Ceramics. From the boldly creative works of George Ohr to the inherent practicality of Red Wing, this striking reference covers the fine to the finctional in all its glory - and value. Created specifically to serve the needs of a wide variety of collectors, dealers, and those who simply enjoy ceramics, Antique Trader Pottery & Ceramics features more than 1,500 color images, descriptions, and prices. Coupled with maker marks and vital historical information, the seventh edition offers a helfpul yet sublime guide to a gloriously diverse and splendid world.

Ralph and Terry Kovel are proud to present the most authoritative and current art pottery book on the market, Kovels' American Art Pottery: The Collector's Guide to Makers, Marks, and Factory Histories. After the Kovels began collecting American art pottery in the 1960s, they decided to research and write their first book on the subject, The Kovels' Collector's Guide to American Art Pottery (Crown, 1974). Since that time, art pottery has become one of the most important and popular areas of collecting in this country. Today, many pieces are still very affordable, and collectors everywhere are searching for art pottery treasures. Many other pieces are represented in museum collections, and some pieces are selling for thousands of dollars. The Kovels have never stopped researching the history of art pottery factories and products, and have been continuously gathering new or previ-ously unpublished information from rediscovered catalogs and records, archaeological digs, and family histories. And now, they offer the most com-plete and up-to-date pottery book available, Kovels'American Art Pottery. Written with the collector in mind, this book emphasizes all the information needed for an under-standing of art pottery factories and their wares. The Kovels list large and small art pottery firms and include a general history of each one. Makers, artists and their backgrounds, artists' and factory marks, dates, and lines of pottery are all described in detail. The Kovels discuss the well-known factories such as Rookwood, Weller, and Grueby, as well as the lesser-known or recently recognized potteries such as Avon, Radford, and Zanesville. More than 215 potteries are listed here fromA to Z. There is also a full section on tile factories following the art pottery portion of the book. Kovels' American Art Pottery is extensively illustrated with more than 700 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs of art pottery pieces. Also included are fascinating historical photographs and more than 1,000 illustrations of actual artist and factory marks. The thorough range of photographs and illustrations will enable any collector to identify a piece of art pottery by its decoration, shape, color, or identifying mark. And to complete this valuable reference, a bibliography is provided for all those who wish further information about the historical aspects of a pottery. Kovels' American Art Pottery is an indispensable book for all collectors, dealers, museums, or antiques enthusiasts who wish to know all they can about this exquisite art form.

This new edition presents a wealth of updated information on pottery and porcelain products produced in the United States, England and Europe from the 18th century through the mid-20th century. Detailed descriptions of thousands of pieces, supplemented by detailed photographs, help to make this the most authoritative and comprehensive guide of its type. Special features include accurate and up-to-date pricing for thousands of individual items, a special shape-outline guide to common ceramics shapes, more than 125 sketches of markings used on ceramic wares, new categories of "hot" ceramic collectibles of the 1990s, an introductory guide to the collecting and care of ceramics, and helpful appendices and a Select Glossary of Ceramics Terms.

This book features photographs of marks alongside their actual pieces for perspective. Other books simply show line drawings, but this massive encyclopedia educates collectors and researchers on what the marks actually look like on a piece of pottery or porcelain. Over 7,500 photographs of around 4,000 marks and items, from Abingdon to Zsolnay, are featured in this huge publication. Organized alphabetically by company, this book is the most user-friendly marks book you'll find, telling readers quickly what it looks like, when it was made, and who made it. Appraisers and dealers will find this guide extremely useful; they can learn a little bit about many different marks, rather than having to weed through extensive historical information on the thousands of marks produced. As an added feature, cross-referencing indexes are provided, by date, shape, and company. 2004 values.