British Tea and Coffee Cups, 1745-1940 (Shire Library) [Paperback]

Steve Goss (Author)

Book Description

Series: Shire Library | Publication Date: January 20, 2009

Tea and coffee cups have been made in Britain since the middle of the eighteenth century and can be found in a vast array of decorative designs, reflecting the changing fashions of society as well as the advances made in the manufacturing process. This book charts the development of tea and coffee cups over 200 years, providing information on the methods of decoration, influential factories and designers. Steven Goss guides the reader on how to identify the dates of particular patterns, as well as listing a number of museums and auction houses where these ornamental cups can be discovered.

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About the Author

Steven Goss has been involved in the antiques trade for more than twenty-five years, as a full-time professional dealer, specialist consultant to a leading provincial auction house, writer and collector. Educated at a special school for the physically disabled, his interest in antiques is diverse and includes early glass and silver, but eighteenth-century English blue and white porcelain is the main focus of his attention. He is an enthusiastic collector of tea wares.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Shire (January 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0747806950
• ISBN-13: 978-0747806950
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.2 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the time or cost, July 29, 2001

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"36coupe" (Fallbrook, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: British Tea and Coffee Cups: 1745-1940 (Albums Series) (Paperback)

I found the book (40 pg. pamphlet) to be an abbreviated, superfical treatment of the subject. It has limited pictures and text. Perhaps the book does not satisfy my novice tastes, but I have difficulty identifying a constituency to which this book would appeal. If you are looking for a thorough treatment of the subject, try Jim & Susan Harran's book, Cups & Saucers - Identification & Values. Sorry to have wasted my money.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory pamphlet, August 7, 2002

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This review is from: British Tea and Coffee Cups: 1745-1940 (Albums Series) (Paperback)

A very nicely done brief discussion of British teaware, mainly cups and coffee cans. The text is short but informative. The pictures are excellent, well selected, and clearly reproduced, with useful captions. Good on handle types. My only objection is the price which is steep for such a very short book, though I feel it was worth it to me because of the fine pictures which I will continue to refer to.