Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #251311 in Books
• Published on: 2008-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 447 pages

From the Author
Over 400 full-color photographs fill this exciting new book.
This essential reference and value guide is written with the collector in mind. Its purpose is to provide information on how cups and saucers were made and decorated, manufacturer's information, and helpful facts such as dates, sizes, marks, and of course, current values. This handy new reference makes it easy for the beginning cup and saucer collector, as well as the advanced collector, dealer, or appraiser to identify and price their pieces. Every pottery and porcelain lover will also appreciate this book.

Customer Reviews

This is a delightful compendium for cup & saucer aficionados
As an avid collector of antique cups & saucers, I found this book to be a delightful read! The history and data provided on shapes, decoration, early manufacturers, and "hot collectibles" is very informative. I read with interest the section on "cabinet cups & saucers" highly treasured by advanced collectors. I've never seen a $1,500 teacup! I particularly enjoy the detailed descriptions of each cup & saucer. This has been a great reference tool as I try to describe & value my personal collection. (The most recent edition has been updated with 1999 values.) I also gave this book to my mother for Christmas. She loved it. She gave me my first teacup and has a wonderful collection. Finally, the photographs are beautiful. I enjoy flipping through the book while sipping a cup of tea as I daydream about uncovering a "Sevres" cup & saucer at a garage sale...

Very helpful to the cup and saucer collector.
This book renewed my interest in my cup and saucer collection and has been extremely helpful to me in identifying and valuing sets I already had and many others I've acquired since I purchased the book. The pictures are good, the authors are very knowledgeable and are working on a Volume II, possibly due out this Fall.

Excellent
Particular useful for providing the elements of a cup and saucer, and of course, for reference of patterns in various manufactures. Can recommend.