Flow Blue: A Closer Look [Hardcover]

Jeffrey B. Snyder (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: February 1, 2000

This in-depth pictorial survey provides 684 color photographs of Flow Blue ceramic wares produced throughout the Victorian Age. Central to the book is the presentation of the dinner wares, tea sets, and dessert services from four popular Flow Blue patterns: Cashmere, Chapoo, La Belle, and Touraine. Never before have so many pieces from these highly desirable patterns been shown. Also, illustrations display numerous spectacular teapots, syrup pitchers, and children's wares in a wide variety of patterns. Egg cups and butter pats in many popular patterns are also illustrated, identifying the patterns which appear on these tiny forms. Finally, many patterns appearing in none of Mr. Snyder's previous Flow Blue texts are provided. The text defines and briefly traces the ware's history. Further, a very useful Index to Patterns is included. Prices for the items displayed are presented in the captions. Anyone who has ever admired Victorian ceramics, and certainly every Flow Blue collector, will find many pieces to fascinate them in this beautiful new book.

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About the Author

Jeffrey B. Snyder is an experienced author, editor, and collector living with his family in southeastern Pennsylvania. His other Flow Blue books include: Flow Blue: A Collector's Guide to Patterns, History, and Values**; Historic Flow Blue; A Pocket Guide to Flow Blue**; and Fascinating Flow Blue**.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764311182
• ISBN-13: 978-0764311185
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,323,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Visual Reference Book - A must for FB Collectors, May 16, 2000

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rick wilson (Corona, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flow Blue: A Closer Look (Hardcover)

This is probably one of the best Flow Blue reference books that I have seen. The photography is exceptional.

While the focus is primarily on several patterns, the assortment of pieces (shapes) shown will certaily be of interest to both the serious and novice collector alike. You will find strange and unusual pieces shown be it a cake plate, syrup pitcher, mug, egg cups, etc. If you're a collector you've probably got a piece that you not sure what is was used for! If so, you'll probably find it (or something similar) here -there is certainly an amazing variety shown!

For those who love Flow Blue this book is an absolute must!