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"Dealers, auctioneers and collectors have long needed a comprehensive book like this to help recognise these rare Caughley pieces. How I wish I had such a book nearly half a century ago." - John Sandon
2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Caughley Porcelain Manufactory. To celebrate this, The Caughley Society has published a new book about the overglaze patterns used on its wares, a companion volume to Caughley Blue & White Patterns which was published in 2012.
The new book has been written by Chris Brown, who has been researching the subject since 1990. 253 patterns and their borders are fully described and illustrated with 702 digital photographs of pieces in both private and museum collections, many of which have never been published before.
Each pattern occupies at least one page and is illustrated by one or more photographs. A detailed description accompanies each, which includes a date range during which the pattern is believed to have been used, the pattern’s rarity, the marks that accompany the pattern, the shapes it was used on, which borders accompany it, and who the decorator was. A commentary elaborates this information and draws attention to particular features.
With 416 pages, this hardback book with dust jacket has been produced to the highest professional standards and printed in full colour throughout. With a foreword by John Sandon, the book is a comprehensive and invaluable source of information for auctioneers, ceramic historians, collectors, curators, dealers, and others interested in eighteenth-century porcelain.
The book has been published in a limited edition of 500 copies and costs £85.00 plus postage & packing and PayPal fees. To order, please click on the appropriate PayPal link below depending on the country you wish it to be shipped to.
Please contact us for the cost elsewhere.
HERE'S WHAT SOME PEOPLE WHO HAVE BOUGHT THE BOOK HAVE SAID:
"A very impressive and weighty tome and one which I am sure will be seen as a hugely important addition to the book shelves of so many ceramics enthusiasts."
"An outstanding piece of research which will greatly enhance our knowledge of Caughley. The photography, descriptions and layout are most impressive."
"An important reference and resource for ceramicists and decorative artists, and should hold a place in any academic library."
"What a lovely book. It will give me countless hours of reading and unfortunately a new collection of pots to collect!"
"Loving reading the book. So many patterns I've not seen before. It opens a whole new world."
"It is absolutely beautiful!! Well done to all concerned."
"I am delighted. It is a splendid volume."
"Informative and beautifully illustrated"
"I must say it is absolutely brilliant."
"A handsome book"
"Amazing"
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