A Book Of Pottery Marks (1897) - Hardcover

by William Percival Jervis (Author)

A Book of Pottery Marks is a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding the marks found on pottery pieces. The book was written by William Percival Jervis and was first published in 1897. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a brief history of pottery making and the different types of pottery produced throughout history. The second part of the book contains a collection of over 2,500 pottery marks from various countries and time periods. Each mark is accompanied by a description of the pottery company or artist who created it, as well as any relevant historical information. The book is a valuable resource for collectors, dealers, and anyone interested in the history of pottery making. It also serves as a guide for identifying and dating pottery pieces based on their marks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.