With over 600 illustrations (thumbnails and large) this book covers markings from the 1700’s to the early 1900’s. Included are marks from: Germany, Austria, Russia, Poland, Denmark,... More > Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, England and France. For the convenience of the seasoned collector, as well as the beginner, in this book is a representative list of better known marks by which china can be identified. While it is not possible to include a complete list, particularly those of extremely rare specimens, those compiled have particular reference to the marks of English china which is greatly in demand by collectors. These will suffice to enable the reader to identify pieces whenever encountered. The signatures or mark which the master craftsmen in earth or clay signed their products, just as a painter signs his work, were often specially designed devices of various kinds, often a combination of initials and dates. Each “fabrique mark” stands for a certain potter’s art just as the modern trade-mark.< Less
The Staffordshire Potteries have a long association with theatres. Their first appearance in the area was with the travelling showmen and their mobile stages until the first permanent venue, the... More > Royal Pottery Theatre, was opened in 1852.
This book hopes to accurately chronicle the development and demise of theatre buildings in the area, along with some of the concert halls and permanent circus arenas.
These include the Theatre Royal in Hanley, the Hippodrome in Stoke and the Empire Theatre in Longton, along with many others.
Relevant photographs, maps and illustrations, along with vintage programmes and posters are printed throughout.< Less
