This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ...are in blue under the glaze. FULHAM. The honour is claimed for Fulham of the first discovery of porcelain-making in England. John Dwight, a man of considerable learning, obtained a patent in 1671 from Charles II. for the manufacture of transparent porcellane. His ware. however, was not a true porcelain ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ...are in blue under the glaze. FULHAM. The honour is claimed for Fulham of the first discovery of porcelain-making in England. John Dwight, a man of considerable learning, obtained a patent in 1671 from Charles II. for the manufacture of transparent porcellane. His ware. however, was not a true porcelain, but only a semi-translucent earthenware. He also made some excellent imitations of the German grey stoneware which, up to his time, had been largely imported from Cologne. Fulham stoneware was not confined to articles of domestic use, but statuettes, busts, and fancy figures were also produced. In the South Kensington Museum is a beautiful half-length figure of a dead child, inscribed, Lydia Dwight, died March 3, 1673. i58 FUNFKIRCHEN--FURSTENBURG The bust of Prince Rupert and statuette of Meleager in the British Museum are also excellent specimens of Fulham stoneware, and there are several examples in the Jermyn Street Museum. As regards the stoneware jugs and pots, it is in many cases difficult to decide between the claims of Fulham and some of the German factories. One has to be guided by the character of the decoration, the nationality of the coat of arms or device, and the language of the motto or legend, if there be one. The works were carried on by Dwight's descendants until 1862, when Messrs. Macintosh & Clements became the proprietors. In 1864 this firm was succeeded by Mr. C. T. C. Bailey, who greatly improved and enlarged the manufactory. It is now carried on by a limited company. In 1888 Mr. William de Morgan opened a factory here (see De Morgan). FONFKIRCHEN, Hungary. A modern factory of faience has been established here by W. Zsolnay; the ware is well decorated with floral scrolls. Mark as in the...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 2050grams, ISBN:
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Date of publication., ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1750grams, ISBN:
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4th edition 1925 hardcover in good to very good condition. All inside pages are in great shape. Minor shelf wear to the red cover. 464 pages. Measures 10 x 7.6 inches.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Includes: illustrations, index. Book Condition: Very good. Very slight rubbing at spine ends, but otherwise clean cover. Slight yellowing near edges, but otherwise clean pages. Spine slightly cracked inside back cover board.