Meissen Collector's Catalogue [Hardcover]

Laurence Mitchell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1851494057 | ISBN-13: 978-1851494057

Early in the 20th century Meissen published two editions of a catalogue of the porcelain manufactured by the factory in the latter part of the 19th century and in the first decade of the 20th century. This book is an annotated version of that very rare catalogue, reproducing the illustrations and relating each item to its series and cross-matching to its pair where one exists. The models shown are, in the main, copies of designs originating from 1750 onwards. Prominent is the work of the renowned modeller K,ndler and there are examples by lesser known modellers such as Kirchner. Many colour illustrations of the pieces described in the catalogue are illustrated in this important new publication. Meissen porcelain is highly collectable and this book will be an invaluable source of reference for collectors, the trade and to the insurance industry.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist (January 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1851494057
• ISBN-13: 978-1851494057
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 10.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,787,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Meissen: Collector's Catalogue, March 10, 2006

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M. Griffin "worcesterman" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meissen Collector's Catalogue (Hardcover)

I agree with another reviewer and was disappointed by the book. There is very little information about marks, periods, maker's marks (no pictures at all) and ninety percent of the photos of Meissen ware are in black and white and are not of the best quality. It definitely isn't a collector's catalogue as most of the pieces are unavailable to the public (unless they have a lot of money). As a new collector it did not help me at all. There is a book by Jim and Susan Harran called "Meissen Porcelain Identification and Value Guide" which has amazing photos and gives far greater detail on the products, the background, the marks (and forgery's) of this fascinating maker of porcelain.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars dissapointing, November 2, 2005

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Ugur Ozden (Antalya) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meissen Collector's Catalogue (Hardcover)

I was deeply frustrated, by the quality of paper, the poor print quality, lack of sharpness of colors and the fact that, the great majority of the plates are in black and white. I felt deceived...