Majolica

Excellent book and in good condition!

Because of my ownership of five majolica pieces I purchased this lavishly illustrated and comprehensively narrated volume. With its aid I was able to identify the manufactures of my pottery. I highly recommend this volume to all those interested in this form of painted and glazed earthenware.

The cover had water marks and the book sleeve also showed signs of water damage. I thought i was getting a new book. No damage or issues with the pages so I will be keeping the book.

This book has been an extremely helpful reference source for this antiques dealer. Full of excellent photographs of both common and hard to find Majolica along with great information about makers and clear images of the marks. A invaluable addition to my reference books.

Right on time ! Right book! Nice shape with dust cover.But ex-library copy, but does not matter for my research into pottery history..

The striking images along with rich and enlightening editorial by Nicholas Dawes, lets everyone's favorite pottery achieve it's glory in print. Whether you're a seasoned collector, casual admirer, or curious browser, if you've ever been fascinated by the magical lustre of glazes on an authentic piece of antique majolica, this book will heighten your appreciation beyond expectation. Highly recommended as the current bible on this most intriguing and treasured branch of ceramics.From the inside flap:"Majolica" is a lavishly illustrated and comprehensive examination of the stunning art of majolica-- the extremely poplar, highly collectible Victorian earthenware that is enjoying a revival. Nicholas M. Dawes, a specialist in decorative arts, particularly nineteenth - and twentieth-century glass and ceramics, and the author of "Lalique Glass" (Crown, 1986) traces the techniques, innovations, influences, and inspirations of the majolica artists.

Usually I resent books with lots pieces of exhibition quality that deserve a place in a museum and just over half being available to the average collector but this book is an exception because of the text. Tiles on the outside of a building or the inside of underground stations were the ideal solution to problems of grime in the atmosphere let alone the problem of maintaining hygeine in hospitals. Doulton stoneware fixed the water problems below ground and Minton and Maw were mainly responsible for what was visible above. The author goes to show that the problems in France in 1848 were responsible for artists and artisans fleeing to London where their talents were appreciated and employed and their influences were immediate. I like an author who can provide background and context. Two thirds of the book are mainly Minton and Wegwood dominated, the latter recycling some classical basalt moulds with new bodies and glazes. Then we get to the minor factories after a brief stint with George Jones. His punchbowl complete with the figure of Punch is the envy of ceramic collectors like myself who would not normally care for majolica at all. Then to European and American manufacturers and tailing off with modern reproductions. This is not a representative book of what is available to the collector but anyone with an interest in ceramics would not feel it a waste of money to have this volume in their library

If you love Majolica pottery this book is for you, having lots of coloured photographs of beautiful examples from the leading manufacturers from when it was first introduced - both British and Continental.

Brilliant