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Miller's Pocket Fact File: Pottery & Porcelain Marks: Including a Comprehensive Guide to Artists, Makers, Factories and Forms

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This publication was most helpful in identifying the vast array of pottery and porcelain marks found on various collectible items. As these marks can often be confusing it was a pleasure to find such a simple, concise and common sense identification log in one compact volume. Well done.

I was rather surprised to read the negative review of this book for several reasons. The first is that the guide is so detailed and logical. The Format is divided into different reference points so that you can quickly find the information you need. They are: 1) Single Letters; 2)Initials; 3) Monograms; 4)Written Name & Signature Marks; 5)Letters and Devices (symbols such as Crowns, Shields, Birds, etc.); 6) Devices (symbols only); 7) Staffordshire-type marks; 8) Name and Initial marks; 9)Chinese Marks (back to the 1600's) of the Ming Reign and Qing Reign Mark; 10) Additional Information, which includes: a) Spotting Fakes and Copies; b) Maps (locations of manufacture); 11) Appendices with assorted information on Great Britain and France, which includes Patent Office Registration Marks (Great Britain)and for Derby, Minton, Sevres, Wedgwood and Worcester, the name of each artisan (personal name of those working for Derby, along with their time of employment and the artists creatively drawn initials); 12) Glossary; and 13) Reference for additional reading.

This book would make a great starting point for those who want to learn about Pottery and Porcelain, more importantly it is a great reference book for those wanting to pursue this art form for profit.

I can only conclude that the reviewer, who left a negative review was not committed to learning the details of this subject but perhaps was searching for specific works in their region.

Having dabbled in collectibles off and on for the last 25 years, I think of the Miller's Series to be one of the most thorough books on any topic; their books are great for studying and they don't tossed aside after a first read.

I wouldn't bother with this book. Difficult to find marks. Go on the internet and google what you nee and fine superior pages showing pottery and porcelain marks. Just make copies, stick in a binder and go off shopping for antique china!