Victorian Floor Tiles

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American Art Pottery, written by long-time collector Richard Sigafoose, is the ideal reference guide for the beginning as well as the advanced pottery collector. The 48 companies featured in this beautiful hardcover book include not only the big names, such as Weller, Roseville, and Rookwood, but also the smaller companies, such as Newcomb, Clewell, Batchelder, and Fulper. From A to Z, it provides company histories and interesting information as well as hundreds of actual pieces illustrating the variety of pottery still obtainable by collectors today. In addition to the more than 500 beautiful color photos, there are hundreds of original ads and postcards from these prolific companies. There is a pricing guide to help collectors appraise their items as well as help them recognize a good bargain when they see it. This long-awaited book will stand as the collector's resource for years to come. We are proud to add this exciting new resource to our line of pottery books. 1998 values. AUTHORBIO: Since childhood, Richard Sigafoose has had an interest in pottery and related memorabilia. He grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, an area where Rookwood Pottery was manufactured and common. This exposure led to a deep appreciation and love for all types of art pottery, to collecting, and finally, to the publication of his book, American Art Pottery. REVIEW: From Alhabrama Tile Company to Weller Pottery, this book features them all - overviews of and examples from numerous American Art Pottery companies that collectors everywhere will enjoy. Original company advertisements accompany the beautiful color photographs. This book is very eye-catching.

Description

Over 4500 images appear in this beautiful and comprehensive, four-volume set. This massive compilation reveals the great diversity and intrinsic beauty of art tiles produced across the length and breadth of the United States from the late nineteenth through the twentieth centuries. Tile installations of great beauty include panels, individual tiles, and inserts adorning building facades, interiors, furniture, and garden ornaments. These volumes explore the wildly varying themes and distinctive art styles of six regions of the nation. Among the 161 companies represented are A. E. Hull, American Encaustic, Brayton Laguna, California Art Tile, Catalina Pottery, Flint Faience, Gladding McBean, Grueby, Marblehead, Newcomb, Niloak, Pacific Clay Products, Rookwood, Saturday Evening Girls, and Weller. The text includes tile identification as well as valuable advice on collecting art tiles, a glossary, an index, and bibliography. This set is an essential reference for all who are fascinated with the ceramic arts. Region 3: Over 1300 images display art tiles produced in the Midwestern states Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North & South Dakota, Iowa, and Missouri by many companies, including: A. E. Hull, American Encaustic, Biloxi Art Pottery, Cowan, Flint Faience, National Tile, Pewabic, Rookwood, Rushmore, U.S. Encaustic, and Weller.

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• ISBN13: 9780764322310
• Condition: USED - Very Good
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