August Feature Books

Staffordshire Potters 1781-1900, by R. K. Henrywood

This is the most comprehensive list of Staffordshire potters ever published and includes much information unavailable in existing literature. This area produced some ninety percent of the pots made in England and is of prime importance in the study of British ceramics. Read more.

The Italian Pattern: The story of an iconic 19th century transferware design, by Richard Halliday

Spode's Italian pattern surely has to be one of the most recognizable and indeed most iconic designs in the history of transfer printed pottery. It is possibly true to say that almost every home, antique shop, antique show and museum around much of the world has at least one example of this pattern within it. Read more.