Capers' Notes on the Marks of Prussia (R.S, Prussia)

Capers, R. H

ISBN 10: 0965322505 / ISBN 13: 9780965322508

Published by Alphabet Printing, 1996

About this Item

Fine condition. Clean unmarked copy other than the author's signature on title page. No jacket as issued, cover is glossy, binding is tight. One corner visibly bumped. Otherwise appears unused. 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 Included are more than 3,300 marks, many previously unpublished.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.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1735866588718

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Capers' Notes on the Marks of Prussia (R.S, Prussia)
• Publisher: Alphabet Printing
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0965322505
• ISBN 13: 9780965322508
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
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