19th Century Lustreware; Author: Gibson, Michael; Hardback; Book

Author: Gibson, Michael
Hardback; Book; 100 Colour and 150 B&w Illustrations
256 pages
Published: March 1999
Antique Collectors' Club
ISBN: 1851493069
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One of the foremost authorities on lustreware, Michael Gibson has incorporated the latest research into this exhaustive text. He offers a complete history of these ceramics, from the beginnings of lustreware in 1805 through its heyday in the first half of that century. In addition, he gives detailed descriptions of techniques, comprehensive coverage of its makers and the personalities involved in its manufacture.A very popular and affordable collecting area. The reader is taken from the beginnings of British lustreware in 1805, through its heyday in the first half of that century, with later wares also touched upon. Techniques are described in some detail and there is comprehensive coverage of the companies and personalities involved in its manufacture