BOOKS
Neale, Gillian.
Miller's Encyclopedia of British Transfer-printed Pottery Patterns,1790 - 1930.
London, Octopus Publishing Group , 2005.
€ 20.00
Bound, cloth with original dustjacket, 192pp., 19.5x27cm., richly illustr. in col., in very good condition. (dustjacket with light traces of use). ISBN: 9781845330033.
For the first time, this invaluable sourcebook will enable collectors to identify transfer-printed pottery patterns through visual references. Divided by subject category, the individual patterns are illustrated and identified in an easy-to-use, accessible manner. Captions accompany each color photo, revealing essential information on pattern, maker, date, relevant marks, and other important details. Right at the start, a timeline pinpoints significant events in the history of design, while at the end, a wide selection of unusual and common shapes are shown and an alphabetical list of factories provided.