Majolica has been receiving growing recognition as a ceramic collectible and has experienced a consequent growth in value. In Majolica, Mike Schneider presents a comprehensive look at this soft-bodied, brightly colored pottery with its high-relief decoration and clear lead glaze. Amply illustrated with color photographs, the various forms Majolica took are covered in detail. They include pitchers, platters, plates, leaf plates, syrups, sardine boxes and other covered pieces, cigarette holders, ashtrays, and humidors. Also included are cups, saucers, mugs and teapots, cakeplates, planters vases, and other items. Schneider traces Majolica's history from its earliest roots in the 8th century to its emergence as a new form in London's Crystal Palace Exhibition in 1851 and the following decades of popularity. The leading manufacturers are documented using the latest research.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Minimal Value for the Complete Novice,
By Ethan G. Salwen (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Majolica (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
Well that wasn't much help! I just read the whole book in about twenty minutes, and that was taking my time! To be fair, I did learn quite a bit about majolica, but that's only because I knew nothing to begin with. This is a very simple book. It includes a few short "chapters" that give only a few paragraphs each on general concepts--marks, condition, paiting, care, etc. It's biggest selling point is that it includes more than one hundred pages with one or two good quality photos on each. The biggest problem with the book besides its brevity is the fact that it does not contain the price guide it advertises. The author gives the price for each piece pictured, and that's it. What's worse, as far as I can tell or figure out, the prices don't follow the criteria the author outlines for value. He'll list one piece for $100 and then another for $250 that (by his standards) is less valuable. Very frustrating.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Book for BEGINNING Majolica Collectors,
By Toby's Mom (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Majolica (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
If you're an advanced collector of Majolica this isn't the book for you. But, if you're intriqued by the flashy colors and what to know more about this wonderful pottery then this book is right up your alley!! It's small, it's easily carried, the price is right and the pictures a great! I highly recommend it for beginners!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just pretty pictures,
By appyanna (Woodland, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Majolica (Paperback)
This book is filled with lovely pictures of Majolica. Unfortunately it is not filled with the kind of information that I was looking for as a collector. I would have liked to see pictures of the marks he describes. Also, I am very disappointed he did not discuss how to recognize new Majolica-like pieces and/or fakes.
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