American Painted Porcelain Collector’s Identification & Value Guide

Collectors and antique dealers have only recently "discovered" American hand painted porcelain, and they are just becoming aware of its history, beauty, and potential value. Others who have inherited family heirlooms want to know more about what they have. People with historic homes look for decorative accessories, such as American painted porcelains, to lend an air of authenticity to their interiors.

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Table of Contents:

COVER

CONTENTS

DEDICATION

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

FOREWORD

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

CHRONOLOGY

CHAPTER 1 - THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN PAINTED PORCELAIN

CHAPTER 2 - PORCELAIN PRODUCTION AND DECORATION

CHAPTER 3 - IDENTIFYING AMERICAN PORCELAIN

CHATER 4 - COLLECTING AMERICAN PAINTED PORCELAIN

CHAPTER 5 - NATURALISTIC STYLE FLORALS

CHAPTER 6 - TOLLS OF THE TRADE

GLOSSARY

MUSEUMS, HISTORICAL HOMES, AND HISTORICAL SOCIETES

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX