Mary Frank Gaston's third revised edition includes over 100 companies, including Haviland & Co., with hundreds of different marks illustrated, many not shown in the earlier editions. With almost 1,200 beautiful full color photographs, this book contains more than twice as many pictures as the second edition, over 75% being new examples. A new format presents the history, marks, examples, and values together under each Limoges company for an easy to use reference. A section on Limoges miniatures, not discussed in previous editions, has been added. 2005 values.
| ||||||||||||||||||
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Review
Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 1980, interest in Limoges porcelain has increased tremendously. This revised edition is arranged by company and/or mark. The history of the Limoges porcelain industry begins the book, followed by the histories, marks, and examples of the major factories, unidentified Limoges companies, and even miniatures. An index and cross reference to companies, initials, and symbols, are provided. -John Alvey
About the Author
Mary Frank Gaston's study of antiques began during the mid-1960s when she and her husband lived in New England which is so rich in our nation's history. She has authored many titles, with subjects including Flow Blue China, Blue Willow, English China, Limoges Porcelain, R.S. Prussia, Antique Brass & Copper, Knowles, Taylor & Knowles China, and Art Deco. Most of her books have seen multiple editions and/or volumes, as her books are extremely popular among collectors.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Book has no info on porcelain boxes,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain (Hardcover)
Although this book covers makers marks and has beautiful photos it is not recommended for those seeking info on porcelain hinged boxes. The book is for plates and such.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Reference Book with Marks ~ Prices & PICTURES!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain (Hardcover)
I really enjoy this book. I think that it is a valuable guide to those interesting in collecting or learning more about Limoges porcelain. Covers so many different porcelain pieces! Wonderful color pictures. Full index of Makers marks. Very useful. Easy price reference. One of my best collectors books yet.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific Reference Book,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain (Hardcover)
Fabulous photos; especially useful are all the examples of Limoges factory and studio marks and associated dates of use. A must-have book if you're a Limoges fan.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Inside This Book
(learn more)
First Sentence:
To fully understand and appreciate Limoges porcelain, a brief definition of porcelain, as well as a short discussion of how porcelain relates to other forms of pottery or china, is necessary. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
decorating mark, brushed gold trim, gold stenciled designs, ware mark, overglaze mark, gold paste flowers, artist initialed, factory decorated pieces, table ware patterns, underglaze mark, stenciled medallion, light cream background, polychrome miniatures, dinner ware patterns, floral transfer pattern, sponged gold, preceding vase, heavy gold trim, scrolled work, transfer portrait, figural portrait, gold scroll designs, cobalt blue border, factory decoration, border overlaid Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Borgfeldt Mark, Dotter Mark, New York, Art Nouveau, Henderson Mark, World War, Charles Field Haviland, Flambeau Mark, Royal China, United States, Redon Mark, Elite Works, Marks Mark, Symbol Mark, Art Deco, David Haviland, Frank Haviland, Moss Rose, John Vogt, Klingenberg Mark, Theodore Haviland Mark, Ahrenfeldt Marks, Flambeau China, Levy Mark, Martial Redon New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
To fully understand and appreciate Limoges porcelain, a brief definition of porcelain, as well as a short discussion of how porcelain relates to other forms of pottery or china, is necessary. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
decorating mark, brushed gold trim, gold stenciled designs, ware mark, overglaze mark, gold paste flowers, artist initialed, factory decorated pieces, table ware patterns, underglaze mark, stenciled medallion, light cream background, polychrome miniatures, dinner ware patterns, floral transfer pattern, sponged gold, preceding vase, heavy gold trim, scrolled work, transfer portrait, figural portrait, gold scroll designs, cobalt blue border, factory decoration, border overlaid Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Borgfeldt Mark, Dotter Mark, New York, Art Nouveau, Henderson Mark, World War, Charles Field Haviland, Flambeau Mark, Royal China, United States, Redon Mark, Elite Works, Marks Mark, Symbol Mark, Art Deco, David Haviland, Frank Haviland, Moss Rose, John Vogt, Klingenberg Mark, Theodore Haviland Mark, Ahrenfeldt Marks, Flambeau China, Levy Mark, Martial Redon New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 13
books:
See all 13 books this book cites
- Stoneware and Porcelain by Daniel Rhodes in Back Matter
- Pottery and Porcelain#(Connoisseur Illustrated Guides) by John P Cushion in Back Matter
- An Illustrated Dictionary of Ceramics: Defining 3,054 Terms Relating to Wares, Materials, Processes, Styles, Patterns, and Shapes from Antiquity to t by George Savage in Back Matter
- The Book of Pottery and Porcelain by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
- Dictionary of World Pottery and Porcelain by Louise Boger in Back Matter
See all 13 books this book cites
Books on Related Topics
(learn more)
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
So You'd Like to...
Look for Similar Items by Category
- Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Ceramics
- Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Porcelain & China
- Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Pottery & Ceramics
- Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Reference
- Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Antiques & Collectibles
- Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Art
