Product Description

Staffordshire dogs took pride of place on the mantelpiece of 19th century homes. This work is structured literally on the A-Z principal that the title implies and breeds are taken in alphabetical order. In addition to comments on the individual models there is also a concise definition of the individual dog breed. While some characteristics of certain dog breed have changed over the past hundred years, thanks to the potter's skill most are still instantly recognizable. This is a survey of the collecting subject and useful reading for the serious collector.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #809961 in Books
• Published on: 1999-01-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 168 pages

Customer Reviews

A great reference book for Staffordshire Dog Collectors
The is one of the most referred to books when buying staffordshire pieces. I pull my copy out out time and time again to compare items I am thinking of buying, especially if on line and it has saved me making quite a few mistakes. The title is very accurate of what you are going to get, " A potted history"

Beautiful clear pictures, items are dated and sizes given plus a few interesting tid bits of detail where the author had some information to impart. Examples of "The Good, The Band & The Ugly" in respect to noting, good and bad quality and reproductions, made useful reading.

Generally though if you are looking for a good meaty read, you won't find it here as with many of the great staffordshire reference books, too much seems to be unknown for anyone to stick thier necks out by offering too much information and the items are often left to tell their own story.

Mr Pope does not try to price the dogs, indicating only those displaying better quality worksmanship and their desireability, which is sensible I think as I always find the price guides hugley inflated and as tastes are always changing, so too do the prices.

I would have liked a bit more detail about some of the various potteries, Samuel Alcock for example who was famous for his dogs on yellow cushions with their delightful expressions, but despite not having this, it is well worth keeping a copy to hand, I certainly do and mine is getting "dog eared already!