Majolica: American and European Wares [Paperback]

Jeffrey B. Snyder (Author), Leslie Bockol (Author)

Book Description

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

The colorful earthenwares known as Majolica are popular once again, part of the nostalgic revival of Victorian taste in interior decoration. Majolica's long history begins with Italian Renaissance tin-glazed wares; over the centuries its styles and techniques spread to France and England. With the advent of mechanization, the wares could be mass produced. Majolica became popular among the rising middle class in England, Europe, and the United States. This book presents a new analysis of Majolica set against its cultural-historical background. Hundreds of forms in dozens of patterns, especially American and British ware with a sampling of European pieces, are displayed in over 550 color photographs. The text presents new research and the examples are individually identified by style, pattern, maker, size, and date. Short histories of the manufacturers are presented as they relate to Majolica wares. The up-to-date price guide will be a valuable tool for collectors and dealers.

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About the Author

Jeffrey B. Snyder is an author, editor, and collector living in southeastern Pennsylvania with his wife and children. Leslie J. Bockol is a writer and collector of Majolica.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd; 2 Rev Exp edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764312502
• ISBN-13: 978-0764312502
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,263,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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