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Title: Davenport Pottery and Porcelain, 1794-1887
Description: Rutland, Vermont: Charles E. Tuttle, Inc, 1972. First Edition (?). Hardcover. ISBN: 071535681X. B & W and Color; 9.53 X 7.48 X 0.55 inches; 112 pages; Hard cover has light, grey, rub marks on front and back. Rust colored with white lettering on spine. DJ has light shelf wear, rubbing/scuffing, some slight creasing around upper and bottom edges; in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight. Color photograph for frontispiece. 103 b/w photographs of various pieces of ceramics; 24 b/w photos of earthenware markings. "A substantial historical section gives for the first time full details of the life of John Davenport and his successors who controlled ther factory for nearly a century. The beauty of its wares were acclaimed in their day. The Prince of Wales visited the factory in 1806 [sic, later George IV]and 'was pleased to say that the vases, urns, etc. In point of execution and ornament were unique'." One of a series on ceramics/pottery from around the world.. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket .

Keywords: 071535681x Ceramic Arts; Ceramics; Potteries; China; Porcelain; Stoneware; Earthenware; Tableware; Decorative Arts; Women/Womens' History Royalty Cultural History Education European History Art English/British History Antiques/Collectibles Business/Econom

Price: US$ 23.25 Seller: Pegasus Books
- Book number: 7175