Collecting American Belleek

By Petula Eng, Loman Eng, Eng

Book Overview

Using over 390 breathtaking color photographs, this fascinating book displays the fine porcelain products manufactured by Ceramic Art Company*TM and Lenox, Inc.*TM, Ott and Brewer*TM, and the Willets Manufacturing Company*TM from the 1880s to 1930. Displayed among the wide array of items, ranging from tablewares and tea sets to pitchers and vases, are hand-painted and signed decorations by famous artists, including H. J. Nosek, Walter Marsh, and George and William Morley. The fascinating text includes a brief history of American Belleek, aids to the identification of professional and amateur decorations, guides to condition and restoration, an extensive bibliography, index, and current market values in the captions. This book will be treasured by everyone with an appreciation for fine quality porcelains.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764318608
• ISBN13: 9780764318603
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.6" x 11.1"