The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods

A compact, richly illustrated guide brings together the most essential pieces from a monumental survey of pottery and porcelain. Spanning the Renaissance through the early nineteenth century, it presents hundreds of colour and line drawings alongside concise histories of the most notable manufactories. Revised and edited for modern use, the images now appear directly with the text, making identification swift and intuitive.

The handbook covers a broad spectrum of wares—from Italian maiolica and Flemish delftware to English creamware and early porcelain—offering over three hundred pictures of rare and curious examples. Brief notes on each workshop help place a piece in its proper period, while practical advice assists collectors in recognizing unmarked items. Whether you’re cataloguing a family heirloom or expanding a museum collection, the volume serves as a reliable reference for both seasoned experts and newcomers alike.

Designed as a companion to a more detailed marks and monograms guide, this edition updates the original material with new specimens and current scholarship. Its careful editing and clear layout make it a handy resource for any library or personal study of historic ceramics.