books about: porcelain     books:       Bill in a China Shop11 reviews Katie Weaver, Tim Raglin, 2003 Tea Time Favorite Bill in a China Shop is a wonderful take on the phrase: bull in a china shop. For, of course, Bill is a bull. A gentlemanly bull who just wants a nice cuppa, beautifully portrayed by the illustrator in natty attire. The rhymes are fresh and catchy. Perfect for families who take tea together, or for reading at a tea party for children. Just delightful.             Antique Limoges at Home65 reviews Debby DuBay Schiffer Publishing, 2003 beautifully illustrated and practical authoritative antiques guide on limoges Numerous color photographs of limoges' pieces or sets in different rooms of a home--foyer, livingroom, bedrooms, etc.--illustrate how this highly desirable porcelain can enhance any setting. Individual pieces and sets are highlighted in middle chapters on different types of limoges such as plates, ewers, platters, chalices, dresser sets, punch bowls, teapots, vases, and others. With these pieces ...             The No. 1 Price Guide to M.I. Hummel: Figurines, Plates, More10 reviews Robert L. Miller Portfolio Pr, 1998 Most Precise and Knowledgeable Hummel BIBLE on the Market I have all, since the first publication, of Robert Miller's Price Guide to MI Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures and More. Mr. Miller has all the knowledge one would expect & want to find in his books after much research and many trips to Germany to gain this knowledge. This is THE HUMMEL BIBLE! I highly recommend this book to all Hummel collectors or to anyone interested in the collecting of ...             KPM Plaques: Gaining an Insight into the Art of Painting on Porcelain8 reviews Sean Shakrovski, Vera Rininberg Finestein Book Publishing, 2005 KPM Plaques: Gaining an Insight into the Art of Painting on Porcelain This is a must have book for the collectors or dealers interested in KPM Plaques. Having been in this business over 40 years and collecting my entire life I can say from experience that anyone lucky enough to have this book in their library will find it extremely informative and very well written. The authors researched extensively to acquire the information found in this wonderful book. Now ...             Living With Limoges (Schiffer Book for Designers & Collectors)89 reviews Debby DuBay Schiffer Publishing, 2001 Love Debby DuBay's books on Limoges! A MUST for all!!! Living With Limoges is just wonderful. Fantastic photos of the most beautiful pieces of antique Limoges I have ever seen. I could not find this book at my local book stores, shopped the net and found www limogesantiques com and www collectinglimoges com and found Debby DuBay's fantastic reference books on Limoges. It had all of the marks and I found the back stamp I was looking for. This book ...             The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar 2009 (Wall Calendars)7 reviews Joni Miller Workman Publishing Company, 2008 Teapot calendar Beautiful, informative calendar. Anyone interested in teapots, tea parties, etc., and beautiful photography, would love this calendar.             The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar 20109 reviews Joni Miller Workman Publishing Company, 2009 Teapot collector calendar. I bought this calendar as a gift for a friend that collects teapots. She was so overwhelmed by the whole concept of a teapot collectors calendar that she had tears in her eyes. Being a teacher she found all the background information about teapots just fascinating. It came with postcards as an added bonus.             The Collector's Encyclopedia of Hall China9 reviews Margaret Whitmyer, Kenn Whitmyer Collector Books, 1994 Hall China Encyclopedia This is a must have for Hall China enthusiasts. The format is clear and easy to follow. There is so much great information with pictures and pricing info. for a wide variety of Hall China pieces. I carry the book with me whenever I am shopping at Antique Stores looking for Hall China.             Beatrix Potter Collectibles: The Peter Rabbit Story Characters (Schiffer Book for Collectors)13 reviews Debby Dubay, Kara Sewall Schiffer Publishing, 2005 Love Debby DuBay's new book on Potter! A must for the collector! This charming book opens with Debby DuBay chatting away on how she met the Miss Potter and collector of today - Kara Sewall. I love this book and highly recommend it to all collectors, Peter Rabbit and Potter fans. Thanks to Debby DuBay for another charming book; she has a unique way of inviting us into her life and the lives of her friends and then getting us addicted to whatever the subject ...             Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain: Boxes to Vases17 reviews Debby Dubay Schiffer Publishing, 2003 Collecting Hand Pained Limoges Porcelain: Boxes to Vases A must book for anyone who collects or is interested in collecting Limoges. Debby Dubay is an expert on this subject.             The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar 20085 reviews Joni Miller Workman Publishing Company, 2007 The collectible teapot and tea calendar 2007 - 2008 I have been buying these calendars for at least five years for myself and a group of friends who love them as much as I do, so we've made a Christmas tradition of this giving and receiving this calendar. They are beautifully done with so much interesting history noted on each photo.             American Painted Porcelain: Collector's Identification & Value Guide4 reviews Dorothy Kamm Collector Books, 1997 Extensive, expansive, educational A must-have for collectors and antique dealers alike. This book details the history, production, and decoration of American handpainted porcelain, all with beautiful photographs and helpful illustrations. A key component is the identification and valuation of handpainted items.             Restaurant China : Identification & Value Guide for Restaurant, Airline, Ship & Railroad Dinnerware (Volume 2)7 reviews Barbara J. Conroy Collector Books, 1999 A Feast of Knowledge A superb reference book for the serious collector / dealer. The appendix sections devoted to distributors, restaurants and hotel chains are special interest. Often collectors interests are in a narrow field - such a book helps to widen their appreciation of other collecting opportunities.             Mustache Cups: Timeless Victorian Treasures7 reviews Pauline C. Peck, Glenn Erardi Schiffer Publishing, 1999 A Definite "Must Have" for Serious Collectors Not since Dorothy Hammond's 1972 book on Mustache Cups has anyone written on this subject. Pauline and Glenn are to be congratulated for producing this fine publication which, in my opinion, is long overdue. The book is split into chapters dealing with the different types of cups and saucers and it is well illustrated with detailed photographs. No matter how many pictures the book has, ...             Homer Laughlin China: "A Giant Among Dishes", 1873-1939 (Schiffer Book for Collectors)6 reviews Jo Cunningham Schiffer Publishing, 1998 A must have for the serious collector This book is indispensable for indentifying the older pieces of Homer Laughlin. While not a price guide per se it does give the reader an idea of the value of older pottery shapes.             Chintz Ceramics5 reviews Jo Anne P. Welsh Schiffer Publishing, 1998 Informative, interesting, and inspiring! This book clearly shows the author's enthusiasm and knowledge of chintz ceramics. Beautifully illustrated and packed with information for both the novice and experienced collector of chintz china. Highly recommended!             American Limoges: Identification & Value Guide4 reviews Raymonde Limoges Collector Books, 1996 A necessary tool for the collector of American Limoges china Do not purchase any Limoges China, (american) without this book. It is a priceless resource to be carried with you as you explore antique shops. I wish that I had it with me before I gave away my American Limoges China, thinking that it was worthless. Raymonde Limoges has done a great job in assembling this book.             At Home with Wedgwood: The Art of the Table4 reviews Tricia Foley Clarkson Potter, 2009 Beautiful book, inside and out. The lovely lyrical language, coupled with classically gorgeous photography make this a wonderful book to own, and show off to others! I really love Catherine Calvert's literary style. Not just a coffee-table book!             Collector's Encyclopedia of R.S. Prussia: Fourth Series7 reviews Mary Frank Gaston Collector Books, 1994 A reviewer from Ohio Wonderful book with full color pictures. Also pictures of the marks. Great price guide! Will use this over & over.             Bonded Porcelain Restorations in the Anterior Dentition: A Biomimetic Approach4 reviews Pascal Magne, U. Belser Quintessence Publishing (IL), 2002 You must have this book This book is a must have if you enjoy doing bonded porcelain restorations and you want to see how a master does it. The lab work is unbelievable and the photography is excellent. Its like having an Ansel Adams book: you have to see how the best do it so that you have something to aspire to. The cost is pretty high, but so what. You will want to take notes when you read this. If you are really ...              search for books 1873-1939, american, anterior, biomimetic, calendar, calendars, ceramics, characters, collectible, collectibles, collecting, collector, collectors, dentition, designers, dinnerware, encyclopedia, figurines, identification, laughlin, mustache, painting, porcelain, railroad, restaurant, restorations, schiffer, treasures, victorian, wedgwood books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen VHS: The Playboys [VHS] we recommend Love Debby DuBay's new book on Potter! A must for the collector! home  impressum - about us