The Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain

by Mary Frank Gaston

Book Overview

1980, revised to include values updated through 1984. Author: Mary Frank Gaston. Publisher: Collector Books - Paducah, Ky. 190 pages. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891454616
• ISBN13: 9780891454618
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Collector Books
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.8" x 11.4"

Customer Reviews

A true encyclopedia!

Gaston's book is really an encyclopedia!! A lot of information! Hard to read for the new collector -- but a wealth of information. I also purchased Debby Dubay's book: Living With Limoges - and would recommend both to a new collector and life long collector of Limoges porcelain. These two books compliment each other and make a great reference library on 19th century LIMOGES.

THE Encyclopedia!

Mary Frank Gaston is the leading expert! This book is a must for the library. I found Limoges Antiques Shop through this book. Highly recommend DuBay's book LIVING WITH LIMOGES to complement Gaston's encyclopedia -- then Limoges collectors have it all!!

Best Limoges Reference to Date!

This book contains the most comprehensive and orgainized listing of Limoges factory and decorator marks ever. The thought that has gone behind the order of the companies and the numerous examples of marks is wonderful. I have found all but two marks from all 50+ pieces in my private collection mentioned or shown within this book. This guide should be taken with you on every flea market spree! For the reader who was unable to determine how to contact the writer to inform her of patterns or marks that are not included can send information to: Mary Frank Gaston, P.O. Box 342, Bryan, TX 77806.

Outstanding Reference Book with Marks ~ Prices & PICTURES!!

I really enjoy this book. I think that it is a valuable guide to those interesting in collecting or learning more about Limoges porcelain. Covers so many different porcelain pieces! Wonderful color pictures. Full index of Makers marks. Very useful. Easy price reference. One of my best collectors books yet.

Terrific Reference Book

Fabulous photos; especially useful are all the examples of Limoges factory and studio marks and associated dates of use. A must-have book if you're a Limoges fan.