British Ironstone China and the related stone china and granite ceramic bodies are as important in their way as English creamwares or indeed bone china itself. Initially, the ironstone-type bodies were introduced to emulate, rival and undersell the vast and popular importations of Oriental porcelains. Not only did the ironstone manufacturers succeed in this ideal but they progressed to take over the trade.
- ISBN13 9781851492787
- Publish Date 1 June 1999
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint ACC Art Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 400
- Language English