Kovels' Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery And Porcelain: 1650 to 1850 (Kovels' Dictionary of Marks: Pottery & Porcelain) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Ralph Kovel (Author), Terry Kovel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Kovels' Dictionary of Marks: Pottery & Porcelain | Publication Date: May 30, 1995

Completely different from any other book of marks ever published, this dictionary provides the quickest way to identify American, English, and European porcelain. Once a piece is identified, research and experience (the color, texture, weight, and general "feel") tell the rest of the story.

The unique index of 5,000 marks, listed by prominent features and with a complete cross-reference, shows at a glancegeographical location of mark, factory or family name of manufacturer, type of ware, method of producing the mark on the object,  color of the mark, and  date when the mark was used.

The authors have included a foreword, bibliography, index of manufacturers, and a reliable guide to the often misunderstood marks of Delft, Sevres, and England 1842-1883.

Editorial Reviews

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--American Country Collectibles

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--House Beautiful

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Completely different from any other book of marks ever published, this dictionary provides the quickest way to identify American, English, and European porcelain. Once a piece is identified, research and experience (the color, texture, weight, and general "feel") tell the rest of the story.

The unique index of 5,000 marks, listed by prominent features and with a complete cross-reference, shows at a glancegeographical location of mark, factory or family name of manufacturer, type of ware, method of producing the mark on the object,  color of the mark, and  date when the mark was used.

The authors have included a foreword, bibliography, index of manufacturers, and a reliable guide to the often misunderstood marks of Delft, Sevres, and England 1842-1883.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Random House Reference; Revised edition (May 30, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517701375
• ISBN-13: 978-0517701379
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Pottery & Ceramics
  • #32 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Ceramics

Customer Reviews

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good resource for the collector, March 19, 2000

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Laura Haggarty (Northern KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kovels' Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery And Porcelain: 1650 to 1850 (Kovels' Dictionary of Marks: Pottery & Porcelain) (Hardcover)

As with the Kovels other books, this reference is very exhaustive and complete. There are, perhaps, some mistakes, but given the volume of information here that is to be expected. I find I reach for this book first when I'm trying to identify a piece of this age group, and usually find what I'm looking for here. Easy to travel with, from antique shop to auction. A good buy.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too many mistakes, November 21, 1999

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G. Evgueni (France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kovels' Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery And Porcelain: 1650 to 1850 (Kovels' Dictionary of Marks: Pottery & Porcelain) (Hardcover)

Rather coplete book but-alas-full of mistakes in entries concerning German and Austrian porcelain.Take for example the Meissen porcelain:the authors put together in one large pile Meissen proper,Thieme factory,Fr.Hirsch,Helena Wolfsohn and other factories,though these are absolutely different things.The authors should make a bit of research before starting the project:What amazes me is that this is the 46th edition of the book and nobody ever corrected those mistakes.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An icon in this field. Excellent & portable quick reference., October 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Kovels' Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery And Porcelain: 1650 to 1850 (Kovels' Dictionary of Marks: Pottery & Porcelain) (Hardcover)

Good research, accurate information, and voluminous (if not exhaustive) representation of marks. Brief yet succinct information identifying maker, circa date and geographical location are offered with marks. Don't expect a good read or scholarly discourse. Small and light; easy to take on the road.