Description: European porcelain was born in the German city of Meissen, in the early 1700's as alchemists across the region raced to discover the process behind the wondrous objects that, until this time, had only been available by import from China. As unique porcelain producers became established, their distinctive makers’ marks allowed them to set themselves apart from each other. Now, they allow us to uncover the details of each piece and dive into the history of these unique objects. While Germany’s status as a set of states until the founding of the German Empire in 1871 means that identification of porcelain can prove tricky, their backstamps or porcelain marks can help us understand the history. The keys to each producer’s history and the impact 0f changing trends in the stamps by each manufacturer can be found in their porcelain marks. This is the most comprehensive source book available to show the marks used by manufacturers, factories, and decorators from the beginning. Included are more than 3,300 marks, many previously unpublished. More than 1,300 porcelain products, producers, and decorators are identified, including marks which American importers had applied. A special chapter shows more than 650 marks of Continental and American origin which can be confused with other famous marks. Here are aids in identifying imitations, fakes, and look-alikes, and revisions of marks which have been incorrectly identified until now. In all cases, the time period in which the mark was given will enable dealers and auctioneers to determine the age of porcelain items. Discovering how much your antique ceramics are worth can often be accomplished by analysing the materials, colour, finish and maker’s mark. This antique porcelain valuation guide will help you to establish the possible maker and era of treasured porcelain figurines, dishes and tea sets. A must-have reference book for collectors or anyone interested in the history of the craft.
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Publication Name: Alphabet Printing
Book Title: Capers' Notes on the Marks of Prussia
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Alphabet Printing, Incorporated
Publication Year: 1996
Type: Hardcover
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
ISBN-10: 0965322505
Author: Randall H. Capers
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Antiquarian & Collectible, Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle
Topic: Antiques, Art History, Ceramics, Collectibles, Decorative Art, Pottery, Product Design, Reference, Stamps, Europe / Germany, Porcelan, China, Dinnerware, Rococo, Dresden
Item Weight: 2.85 pounds
Number of Pages: 280 Pages
