Description
People, Passions, Pastimes, and Pleasures: Staffordshire Figures 1810-1835 – by Myrna Schkolne.
First Edition 2006, limited to a run of 1000.
The first comprehensive collectors’ reference book devoted exclusively to early 19th century enamel-painted Staffordshire figures. Features large, exquisite color photographs of 332 fine figures in museums and private collections worldwide. The book’s text delves into the tales the figures tell and also explores and illustrates the figures’ design sources. A lavish volume that is both a feast for the eyes and riveting reading.
All lovers of British history and ceramics enthusiasts will want to own the first comprehensive collectors’ reference book devoted exclusively to early 19th century enamel painted figures made in the Staffordshire potteries. Over 400 superb color photographs of figures. Along with a meticuously researched text, the book also explores and illustrates design sources used for the figures and divulges a wealth of information for collectors.
- Publisher : Hot Lane Press – 2006
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 324 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0977381102
- Item Weight : 3.2 pounds
- 11.5 in. L x 9 in. W x 1 in. H
- Excellent pre-owned condition
