English Porcelain (1886)

English Porcelain is a comprehensive guide to the history and production of English porcelain, written by Arthur Herbert Church and originally published in 1886. The book covers the development of English porcelain from its early beginnings in the 18th century to the Victorian era, and includes detailed information on the various factories and manufacturers that produced it. Church provides insights into the technical aspects of porcelain production, including the materials and processes used to create the delicate and intricate pieces. He also explores the artistic styles and designs that were popular during different periods, and how they evolved over time. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs, engravings, and drawings of English porcelain pieces, as well as examples of factory marks and other identifying features. Church's writing style is informative and engaging, making this book a valuable resource for collectors, historians, and anyone with an interest in the history of English porcelain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.