Living with Limoges (Schiffer Book for Designers & Collectors) [Hardcover]

Debby DuBay (Author)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Book for Designers & Collectors | Publication Date: July 2007

Whether the name Limoges brings to mind a region in France, the city of Limoges, or the factories that produce fine Limoges porcelain, a picture of romance, beauty, and fabulous artisans no doubt follows. This stunningly photographed book is dedicated to helping porcelain connoisseurs from the novice to the advanced learn how to identify, affordably collect, and decorate with hand-painted Limoges porcelain. Shown are vases, jardinieres, dinnerware, coffee and chocolate pots, cake plates, punch bowls, and more. This is the first Limoges collectors' book with dedicated sections on tea accoutrements, white and gold wedding band porcelain, and porcelain jewelry with hand-painted Limoges art. Going room by room, the author provides fabulous decorating ideas, from accessorizing with a single piece of Limoges to displaying an entire collection. Included are descriptions, measurements, values, history, collector hints, and a concise alphabetical mark guide. A truly inspirational book for collectors and designers alike.

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About the Author

Debby DuBay first noticed Limoges porcelain while traveling in Europe in the mid 1970s. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force in 1995, she opened Limoges Antiques Shop in Andover, Massachusetts, and has become nationally recognized for her taste and expertise.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764314513
• ISBN-13: 978-0764314513
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 11.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Porcelain & China

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read for Limoges collectors, art lovers & decorators!, January 10, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Living with Limoges (Schiffer Book for Designers & Collectors) (Hardcover)

LIVING WITH LIMOGES is more than a collector's book with fabulous identification and price guide. As the name implies "Living With Limoges" is the first book of its kind showing a collector how to decorate with various pieces of antique decorative Limoges porcelain. The author begins with the history of Limoges, the process, distinction between handpainted and transferware and then gets into a unique concept: LIVING WITH various and unique pieces of LIMOGES. Going room by room, fabulous professional photographs show how to decorate the entry, living, dining, bed, kitchen and bath rooms with pieces of Limoges from plaques, paintings on porcelain to jardinieres, vases and punch bowls! The first book to have an entire section on WEARING YOUR LIMOGES, TEA TIME, and Wedding Band Porcelain. The marks section is alphabetical, easy to read and identify and the price ranges after each item description are very helpful. This book should be required reading for the collector! A beautiful tea table book that is not only informative but artist! LIVING WITH LIMOGES has it all.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Original. Fresh. Inspiring. Informative: LIVING WITH LIMOGES, August 16, 2003

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This review is from: Living with Limoges (Schiffer Book for Designers & Collectors) (Hardcover)

Unique book introduces, informs, and inspires the Limoges porcelain collector. Debby DuBay's style of writting and passion for the subject of Limoges - educates while entertaining and inspiring the reader. A true professional; in order to create a wonderful product, DuBay has professional photographer Linda LaBonte-Britt shoot beautiful photographs of antique Limoges porcelain. Complete descriptions, marks section, and value guide. RECOMMEND: LIVING WITH LIMOGES

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love: Living With Limoges, January 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Living with Limoges (Schiffer Book for Designers & Collectors) (Hardcover)

Living With Limoges not only has hundreds of professional photographs of individual pieces of Limoges - this book shows these beautiful pieces of Limoges art in a room setting! Professional photographs of Limoges throughout; from the entry, living, dining, bed, kitchen and bathroom. BEAUTIFUL BOOK! Complete descriptions of each piece with a price range under each individual photograph. Section dedicated to teapots, wedding band Limoges, and the first book to have a section on Limoges jewelry. (The author does not include Limoges boxes - her large collection is included in Faye Stumpf's book specifically dedicated to Limoges boxes.) Love the easy to read, alphabetical marks section. This book is a must if you love Limoges! The most beautiful book on Limoges on the market today! ANOTHER QUALITY SCHIFFER BOOK!! Professionally photographed and written - AND - it shows! Well worth the money!