The Dictionary of Minton [Hardcover]

Paul J. Atterbury (Author), Maureen Batkin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1997

A long-awaited reprint of this standard work of reference on Minton, its works, designers, history and its founders, written with the full co-operation of the Royal Doulton Group using their archives. Founded in the late 18th century, Minton's fortunes were inextricably linked with three men: Thomas Minton, the founder, his son Herbert and Colin Minton Campbell. From modest beginnings as a pottery in Stoke-on-Trent it became one of the world's leading ceramics companies famous for its use of bone china and, under the innovative leadership of Herbert Minton, successful experimentation into both tile and Parian production. Employing some of the most famous names in nineteenth century ceramics history, the talents and expertise of its staff enabled the company to rise to heights of international eminence unknown by any other ceramics manufacturer since Wedgwood. Extensive research, using the Minton archives, provides a study of the personalities concerned with the running of the business and new biographical material has been utilised in the section devoted to the artists and their work. A separate section covers the vast range of wares made at Minton over the last 200 years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club; Revised edition (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1851492720
• ISBN-13: 978-1851492725
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,762,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book !!, November 18, 2001

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This review is from: The Dictionary of Minton (Hardcover)

Too good to go on the coffee table!. This is a great reference for those Minton collectors, and historians. There are not many books on Minton available, but this is a MUST HAVE for your library. The *only* issue I have is that it does not have the famous Minton "seaweed pattern" mentioned anywhere. Photos are great, and overall it is well researched.