Belleek: The Complete Collector's Guide and Illustrated Reference [Hardcover]

Richard K. Degenhardt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1993

Collectors of this find Irish porcelain have 15 years for the second edition. Nearly 300 full-color photos.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Since 1857, the fine Irish porcelain known as Belleek has been prized by collectors worldwide. This volume, written by the American founder of the International Belleek Collectors' Society, is a revised and expanded edition of his 1978 classic. In addition to providing a complete history of the firm, Degenhardt has painstakingly compiled a well-illustrated gallery of the company's output with photos of museum pieces as well as those in private collections. Included, too, are reproductions of the rare 1904 and 1928 catalogs, collectors' items in their own right, which illustrate the company's less-well-documented early wares. The book also contains such useful information as a complete listing of makers' marks and a price guide. It seems to be the most comprehensive survey available, destined to become a bible in its field. Highly recommended for all art libraries and most public libraries.
- Margarete Gross, Chicago P.L.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Wallace-Homestead Book Co; 2 Sub edition (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087069698X
• ISBN-13: 978-0870696985
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,369,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exhaustive reference on a complicated subject..., March 31, 2000

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This review is from: Belleek: The Complete Collector's Guide and Illustrated Reference (Hardcover)

This book is the standard for Belleek. It is crammed full of fabulous photographs of this lovely parian china. It contains an extensive history of the pottery and those who developed this unique ware. It provides a thorough explanation of the process of manufacturing. It shows us the various marks, or backstamps and discusses their meanings. My only quibble with the book is the price guide, which is somewhat incomplete and which does not reflect the effect that online auctions have had on collecting. All in all, a wonderful book for the Belleek collector.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book makes it evident author is an expert on his subject., April 20, 1998

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This review is from: Belleek: The Complete Collector's Guide and Illustrated Reference (Hardcover)

A must acquisition for collectors of this lovely Irish parian china. Covers history of the pottery, process of crafting and the names, marks and ware. Over 2,000 items pictured. A value guide of more than a 1,000 pieces, from various crafting periods, included as a bonus.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Guide to Belleek Parian China, October 4, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Belleek: The Complete Collector's Guide and Illustrated Reference (Hardcover)

Probably the best guide to Belleek China currently available. Marion Langham's later book provides more illustrations but it is Degenhardt who has filled in much of the detail and provided a systematic approach to numbering and identifying Belleek. A must for any collector of this exquisite and increasingly difficult to find china.