Lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this comprehensive book details the development of England’s soft paste porcelain of the eighteenth century along side of that porcelain being developed by Meissen and Sevres..
CHELSEA PORCELAIN
by Elizabeth Adams, The British Museum Press, 1987/2001.
”Meticulous research into contemporary manuscripts and catalogues has helped her to reconstruct the history of the Chelsea porcelain factory, from its setting up in c.1744 to its final destruction in 1784, some fifteen years…” The author reviews the significance of the marks [Triangle, Raised Anchor and Gold Anchor) that distinguishes their production, and “provides a detailed account of the styles, decorations and colors used at each period, as well as the names of most of those craftsman who have been identified. The combination of history and catalogue detail, together with over 200 illustrations, enables the reader to appreciate fully Chelsea’s achievement, and to identify individual pieces. Chelsea collectors, English porcelain enthusiasts and lovers of beautiful objects will all appreciate this well-documented record of an art form that fascinates by its fragility, scarcity and brilliance.”
Oversize 10.5” x 10.3” hardback with dust cover in NEW condition (book is in its original shrink wrap). 208 pages.
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