Spode
Transfer Printed Ware 1784-1833
By David Drakard & Paul Holdway

The Antique Collectors Club is famous for its authorititive books on all aspects of antiques. Even after they are long out of print, many of them are still much sought after because of the quality of information they contain.

This book, Spode Transfer Printed Ware 1784-1833, is no exception. It was first published in 1983, and this new edition has been extensively enlarged and revised. In it you can find listings and illustrations of every known transfer print issued by the Spode family at their Works in Stoke-on-Trent.

Since the book was published in 1983, more than 100 additional prints have been discovered and are included in the new edition. Over 350 further illustrations are included, covering the shapes of the ware found decorated with printed designs, Spode marks found on the ware and the methods of manufacture used in the past and those practised today.

There are an astounding 900 illustrations, many of which are in colour, particularly the blue and white printed ware. There is more to this book than lists and pictures though. The information on the history of Spode, its engraving techniques, manufacturing methods and printing makes this the definitive reference book on Spode and indispensable for any collector or dealer.

Quick Facts
Title: Spode Transfer Printed Ware 1784-1833

ISBN: 1-85149-394-8

Authors: David Drakard and Paul Holdway

Publisher: Antique Collectors Club

Number of pages: 328

Price: UK £45, USA $62.65

More Information on Spode
The Spode company website

A biography of Josiah Spode

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