This guide to Carlton Ware has a history of the factory, a list of prices, a shape and rarity guide, and lists of pattern names and numbers. There is advice on insuring a collection, and tips on what to look for to authenticate a piece.
This is the first book to address the collectibility of figural animal pitchers. For many years, ceramics manufacturers have made pitchers in the shapes of animals for the family table, some as part of a cream and sugar set, others created to serve water or juice. Hundreds of pitchers from around the world are shown here in over 200 color photos with descriptions that include measurements, colors, manufacturer, date made, and current market value. Over 30 different animal types are included, fro...
Thackeray said it nicely: "assemble round the teapot and cup." Particularly if it's a gracefully gilded Staffordshire teapot. Or a fetchingly blossom-strewn French Sarreguemines bone china teapot. Written by food writer Joni Miller and photographed-with extraordinary attention to detail, styling, and setting--by Martin Brigdale, "The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar" celebrates that delectable interlude called teatime. Seven years strong and filled with historical tidbits and tea lore, the cale...
Your Notebook! Happy New Year (Your Notebook! Happy New Year, #1)
by Mary Hirose
A day without beer is like, just kidding, I have no idea
by Recipe Journal
