Knowles, Taylor & Knowles: American Bone China

by Timothy J. Kearns

Overview

During the last quarter of the nineteenth century, American potters were struggling to produce quality ceramics to rival that of the English and French. Knowles, Taylor & Knowles took up the challenge, determined to produce a bone china that would be the pride of America. Highly regarded in its day, Knowles, Taylor & Knowles made Belleek Ware, Lotus Ware, and China Whiskey Jugs which are prized possessions among collectors today. Here is a book to inspire dealers and collectors alike. Valuable information concerning the identification of the various wares, the manufacturer's marks, decorative techniques, artists and the current values is included. Each phase of the company's production is illustrated in 245 color photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780887406362
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	01/13/1997
Series:	Schiffer Books for Collectors Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Timothy James Kearns, an avid collector of Knowles, Taylor & Knowles, lives in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio with his wife and four children. He divides his time between his career on the police force, his family, and his next K.T.K. purchase.