British Studio Potters' Marks,9780713672459

British Studio Potters' Marks

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780713672459
ISBN10: 0713672455
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2005-06-30
Publisher(s): A&C Black
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Summary

This is the only truly comprehensive directory of 20th century British Studio Potters' marks Each entry gives biographical data, information on the type of ceramics produced, location of pottery and dates as to when the mark has changed, along with examples of different marks used. This second edition has been fully revised and updated and is a must for all potters, collectors, museums, auction houses, and shops, as well as anyone generally interested in British pottery. "The only such catalogue you'll ever need on your shelf." Antiques Magazine

Author Biography

Eric Yates-Owen is a retired industrial design engineer and consultant. Robert Fournier is a professional potter with over 40 years experience and the author of 10 previous books on ceramics.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS viii
AUTHORS' NOTE ix
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK x
LIST OF POTTERS AND THEIR MARKS 1(563)
INDEX
CREATURES
Animals
564(2)
Birds
566(3)
Fish, sea creatures and shells
569(2)
Insects, snails and reptiles
571(1)
INITIALS
Single letters and monograms
572(53)
Initials as symbols or stylised monograms
625(9)
Monograms, forenames and marks other than initials or surnames
634(38)
SIGNS
Boats, ships, anchors and engines
672(1)
Bows and squiggles
673(2)
Buildings, bridges and maps
675(3)
Crowns, hearts, hooks, horns, horsehoes, keys, shields, sickles and spades
678(2)
Dots, lines, squares, crosses, stars and ovals
680(7)
Flowers, fruits, leaves, plants and trees
687(4)
Foreign language marks
691(2)
Hands, figures and faces
693(2)
Pots and vessels
695(1)
Triangles
696(2)
Various
698(7)
Wheels, circles, spirals and waves
705

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