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From grand jardinieres to diminutive butter pats, this book features
ceramic majolica that added vibrant color to every room of the home in
over 450 brilliant color photographs. Majolica wares are organized here
by the rooms (library, conservatory, drawing room, boudoir ...) in which
they were used, including cake stands, comports, game pie dishes, oyster
plates, platters, strawberry servers, tea sets, humidors, match holders,
garden seats, umbrella stands, vases, and an elegant chandelier. The
major manufacturers from Britain, Europe, and the United States,
including Minton, George Jones, Sarreguemines, Wedgwood, and Griffen,
Smith & Hill are all well represented.
A brief history of majolica, a detailed bibliography, and an index are
included. Current market values are found in the captions.
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