Written In English
Nearly 200 illustrations
"Pottery and Porcelain: A Guide to Collectors" by Frederick Litchfield, published in 1912 by Truslove & Hanson, Ltd., London. This beautifully bound volume is a timeless resource for collectors, historians, and lovers of the decorative arts. Litchfield’s work offers a comprehensive and highly detailed guide to identifying, appreciating, and understanding the craftsmanship behind some of the world’s finest pottery and porcelain.
Inside, you'll find nearly 200 illustrations, including richly colored plates that showcase exquisite examples from major European factories such as Chelsea, Meissen, and Sèvres, alongside valuable information on Chinese and Japanese ceramics. Litchfield masterfully combines practical advice with historical insight, helping collectors navigate the thriving but often treacherous antique markets of the early 20th century.
Adding to its appeal, this edition features a handsome half-leather binding with marbled endpapers and gilt-stamped spine detailing, making it a true collector’s piece—not only for its contents but for its craftsmanship.
Why it’s special?
- A luxurious half-leather-bound edition with gold gilt spine and marbled endpapers.
- Nearly 200 illustrations, including rare colored plates.
- Focuses on major European porcelain houses and Asian ceramics, helping collectors date, value, and authenticate pieces.
Condition:
This book is very good antique condition. The half-leather binding remains strong and visually striking, with some light rubbing and a small bump at the top edge of the spine. The marbled endpapers are bright and intact. Internally, the pages are generally clean and legible, though there is scattered foxing—particularly noticeable on the preliminary and concluding pages, a common characteristic of books from this period. The colored plates retain vivid, rich tones, and the black-and-white illustrations are crisp. Overall, this is a beautifully preserved and highly displayable volume with no loose pages and a strong, tight binding.
