Antikviteter og samlerobjekter: keramik og porcelæn

Ceramics in America 2024 continues to publish new research on ceramics made, used, or collected in America. Articles in this issue include several on Thomas Commeraw, the free Black potter working in New York from about 1797 to 1819; a newly-discovered French porcelain figure that belonged to George Washington that descended in an African American family; new discoveries about porcelain figures of characters from Uncle Tom's Cabin; the long history of face vessels in America; how a baby squirrel inspired a collection of tin-glazed earthenware.

This is the first comprehensive survey of the colourful ceramic tiles produced by Morris & Company. From the earliest examples made for Red House to the tiles produced in the twentieth century, all the many different designs are illustrated and discussed in detail. Richard and Hilary Myers are proud to include a previously unrecorded tile panel among the many little-known examples described in this book. Found in a Sussex church, the panel takes its place with such masterpieces as the overmantel at Queens' College, Cambridge, and the Membland panels. All Morris & Co.'s tile designs are analysed and linked to related stained-glass, textile or graphic work produced by the Firm. The authors reveal the various contributions of individual designers, including Edward Burne-Jones, D. G. Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown, Kate Faulkner and William Morris himself. Morris & Co.'s connections with the Dutch tileries, William de Morgan, Murray Marks and Barnard, Bishop & Barnard, and the roles they played in the production and distribution of the tiles, are all thoroughly examined.

"Melancholy Wedgwood is an experimental biography that traces multiple strands in the ceramic entrepreneur's life to propose an alternative look at eighteenth-century England's tenuous relationship to our own lives and times"--

The stoneware manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut in the nineteenth century is a well-known subject today, which served a larger area than just the local marketplace, utilizing the Connecticut River for transportation. In fact, some of the stoneware was inspired by the industry in New York City. Although, it was red earthenware that was actually the original type of household pottery produced in the area, dating as early as the 1700s, where some of the early wares may have been influenced by production in Massachusetts. In some years, thousands of pieces of red earthenware were produced, utilizing the local clays, resulting in a wide range of accomplished wares, some of which were embellished with dramatic styles of hand-applied slip decoration. The most famous of the potters were the Seymours, the Goodwins and Hervey Brooks, but there were other potters as well. This book is the first of its kind to take an in-depth look at the various types of wares manufactured in the Hartford area, as well as the variety of domestic red earthenware artifacts recovered along the Connecticut River within eighteenth and nineteenth century archaeological contexts.

For almost 300 years, pocket watches were important accessories for the nobility and middle-classes. In order to store the watches securely and stylishly, artfully designed stands that matched the wearer's interior were developed and were an impressive reflection of the history of European art and culture from the Baroque to the early twentieth century. The stands ranged from miniature versions of grandfather and mantle clocks to one-off works of art made from wood, ceramic or metal.Until now, research on pocket-watch stands has attracted little attention. This publication provides a first representativeoverview of some 450 objects from a unique private collection in southern Germany, documenting its wealth of designs, whichencompass a large repertoire of Christian, mythological and political themes. Scholarly texts on the history of the objects,their designs, and restoration issues make this an indispensable standard work in this field.

The 2020 volume is a celebration of the depth and diversity of ceramics in the American context. Beautifully illustrated articles explore the use of clay from the most basic building bricks to refined earthenwares promoting the political and economic issues of the American Revolution.

"It may start with just one special piece that catches your eye and captures your heart, stirring an affection that quickly grows into an assemblage so dear, its sentimental value is beyond calculation. Whether it is a passion for exquisite linens, sterling silver, or fine English china--or simply the thrill of the hunt--that entices us to sift through old attics and antiques shops, estate sales, and European brocantes, we are kindred spirits, linked by an unbridled fervor for curating our favorite things"--Publisher marketing.

Temporary The early years of the famous Worcester porcelain factory established by Dr Wall have always been a little mysterious, owing to the destruction of the records of the business for this period. Alec Cobbe's discoveryof family papers listing the purchases over a period of years of a particularly beautiful and ornate table set have enabled him to give a vivid glimpse of how the factory interacted with its customers, He is able to describe the commissioning of perhaps the largest service of first period Worcester porcelain on record by Thomas and Lady Betty Cobbe for Newbridge House Co. Dublin. It was bought in stages from 1763 as the family travelled from Dublin to Batheach year, stopping at Worcester en route, as other Irish gentry did. The Cobbe servicet, uniquely in the context of British porcelain, was accompanied by a full set of Irish silver and steel cutlery fitted with Worcester porcelain handles matching the service. The various pieces of porcelain and their historical context are described as well as their painted decoration, and the sources for it. The later history of the service is outlined and its gradualdispersal in the 19th century, culminating in a final sale of the remaining pieces lot by lot in a Christies sale in 1920. Overall, the book gives an important insight into Irish social life and patronage in the mid-eighteenth century.

The aesthetics of utilitarian domestic red earthenware are what collectors and museums have been drawn to for more than a century now, although, it was likely an important factor in the marketplace even when red earthenware was originally produced in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. In New England, the wares manufactured in southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol County and Cape Cod were unquestionably at the forefront of the visual appeal of the region's red earthenware production. The wares produced in this part of Massachusetts have it all: form, glaze, skill and refinement, transforming many of these objects into works of art that can be displayed at any art museum in America. This book is the first of its kind to explore this region's red earthenware production through archaeology, a historical context, as well as the artistry and creativity behind this industry's production.

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A study of the scenic tiles produced in San Antonio from the 1930s to the 1970s

Japanese Pottery: Being A Native Report (1880) is a book written by Augustus W. Franks, an English antiquary and collector. The book is a detailed report on Japanese pottery, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the history, production techniques, and artistic styles of Japanese pottery. Franks draws on his own experiences in Japan, as well as his extensive collection of Japanese pottery, to offer insights into the cultural significance of Japanese ceramics. The book includes descriptions and illustrations of various types of pottery, including earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain, as well as information on the kilns and workshops where they were produced. Franks also discusses the role of pottery in Japanese society and the importance of ceramics in Japanese art and culture. Japanese Pottery: Being A Native Report is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese art, culture, or history, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Japanese pottery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.