| Knowles, Taylor & Knowles: American Bone China Contributor(s): Kearns, Timothy J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 088740636X ISBN-13: 9780887406362 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1997 Annotation: During the 1880s, Knowles, Taylor & Knowles produced American bone china to rival the English and French chinas. Their Belleek Ware, Lotus Ware, and China Whiskey Jugs can now be identified with this book which presents the manufacturer's marks, decorative techniques, 245 color photos, identity of the artists, and current prices for collectors. Each phase of the company's production is illustrated. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Porcelain & China - Antiques & Collectibles | Reference - General |
| Dewey: 738.209 |
| LCCN: 94065853 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.02" W x 8.95" (0.90 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During the last quarter of the nineteenth century, American potters were struggling to produce quality ceramics to rival that of the English and French. Knowles, Taylor & Knowles took up the challenge, determined to produce a bone china that would be the pride of America. Highly regarded in its day, Knowles, Taylor & Knowles made Belleek Ware, Lotus Ware, and China Whiskey Jugs which are prized possessions among collectors today. Here is a book to inspire dealers and collectors alike. Valuable information concerning the identification of the various wares, the manufacturer's marks, decorative techniques, artists and the current values is included. Each phase of the company's production is illustrated in 245 color photographs. |