Collector's Encyclopedia Of Made In Japan Ceramics: Identification & Values

by White, Carole Bess

• ISBN13: 9781574324457
• ISBN10: 1574324454
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-06-01
• Publisher: Collector Books

Summary

Carole Bess White Author Carole Bess White's four volumes of Made in Japan Ceramics have been bestsellers for many years. Her latest book features selections from all of these books, as well as hundreds of new pieces and photographs never before published - lots of luster ware and Art Deco, wall pockets, vases, kitchenware, a nice selection of Made in Japan spice racks, and a wide variety of useful and decorative objects appear in the book. Not only are there hundreds of beautiful pieces showcased, but there are detailed historical facts about Made inJapan ceramics. Among the categories are ashtrays, candleholders, condiment sets, salt &pepper sets, toothbrush holders, pincushions, bookends, planters, wall pockets, Art Deco objects, figural objects of all sorts, and much more, including a section on Japanese Arts &Crafts-style vases with all new photographs. Enjoy this sampling of old and new favorites from Carole Bess White.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 4
About the Author and Photographer	p. 5
1930s Catalog Illustrations	p. 6
The Data
History of Made in Japan Ceramics	p. 14
Pricing and the Internet	p. 17
The Backstamps	p. 18
The Collectibles
Art Deco	p. 45
Baskets	p. 84
Bathing Beauties	p. 90
Biscuit Barrels	p. 91
Bookends	p. 95
Bowls	p. 99
Candleholders	p. 101
Cigarette and Tobacco Items	p. 104
Condiment Sets	p. 118
Cream and Sugar Sets	p. 125
Figurines	p. 127
Flower Bowls and Flower Frogs	p. 134
Incense Burners	p. 140
Kitchen Items	p. 145
Liquor Items	p. 161
Mayonnaise Sets	p. 169
Muffineer or Berry Sugar and Creamer Sets	p. 171
Nut Cups or Salt Dips	p. 176
Pincushions	p. 178
Planters and Cache Pots	p. 182
Powder Boxes	p. 190
Salt and Pepper Sets	p. 191
Tea & Coffee Items	p. 200
Toothbrush Holders	p. 203
Useful Objects	p. 212
Vases
Hanging	p. 223
Standing	p. 225
Tree	p. 236
Wall Pockets	p. 240
Kitchen Wall Pockets	p. 248
Reproductions and Fantasy Items	p. 250
Ceramic Novelties, 1960s - 1990s	p. 251
Bibliography	p. 255
Index	p. 255
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