A Pocket Guide to Flow Blue
A Pocket Guide to Flow Blue by Jeffrey B. Snyder is a comprehensive resource published by Schiffer Publishing, Limited in 1997. This 160-page handbook serves as an essential reference for those interested in the distinctive Flow Blue transfer decoration found on dining services and housewares from the Victorian era. The guide offers clear definitions and insights into the wares adorned with Flow Blue designs, making it accessible for both novice collectors and seasoned enthusiasts.
Readers will find hundreds of color photographs organized by three historic production periods, each showcasing unique artistic styles. The book includes guidelines for identifying Flow Blue pieces, along with a brief overview of the English, American, and European manufacturers featured, complete with their marks. Additionally, a Values Reference is provided, making this guide a practical tool for anyone looking to confidently identify and date Flow Blue ceramics.
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Here is the first concise handbook guide to the dining services and house wares with the distinctive Flow Blue transfer decoration. This handy reference work provides basic definitions of Flow Blue decoration and the wares on which it appeared throughout the Victorian era. Hundreds of color photos are grouped into three historic production periods recognizable by their artistic styles, and guidelines to identifying Flow Blue by these periods are presented. A brief synopsis of each English, American and European manufacturer whose ceramics appear in the text is presented with their marks. With this book in hand, the reader will be able to quickly identify and date Flow Blue wares with confidence. A Values Reference is included. This book will be a useful tool for all who collect these avidly-sought and highly-prized Victorian services.
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