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The Paul and Gladys Richards Research Grant Program for Studies in British Transferware
Launched in 2009, The Paul and Gladys Richards Charitable Foundation Research Program for the study of British Transferware, dedicated to supporting research focused on British transferware produced between 1750 to 1900, has funded seventeen projects.
Research Articles
Rogers, Connie in Database Discoveries
Yellow Transfer Printed Brown Ware – referred to here as YPB – is a type of transferware that has only recently been added to the TCC Database. Some collectors of transferware may not be aware of this type of transfer decoration as it is not commonly found. Over the years, I have noted a number…
Siddall, Judie in Database Discoveries
A request from Tony Calvin of Cumbria, England about a possible attribution of a jug to the (John) Wilkinson Pottery of Whitehaven, West Cumberland (1820-1867), led to the serendipitous discovery of the uses of the rare egg-shaped transfer printed objects that I have been fascinated by for years…
Kling, Len in Database Discoveries
Very little is known today about the life of early 19th century artist Elizabeth Frances Batty. She was the sister of Captain Robert Batty, a member of the Grenadier Guards whose military career was ended by wounds received at the Battle of Waterloo, and who was also an artist. Although like her…
Books
Historical Guide to Advertising Pot Lids
Advertising pot lids can be found from many countries particularly English-speaking nations and are collected by a dedicated group of enthusiasts across the world. These fascinating transfer-printed ceramic containers often feature inventive designs as well as details of the individuals and companies that sold them. They were used to retail commodities such as tooth paste, cold cream, food pastes, hair preparations, ointments & salves, and a range of other products. The vast majority were originally thrown away after a single use and have been re-discovered over the past 50 years or so from the excavation of former rubbish tips.
It has taken 11 years to compile this book, which is the result of contributions from hundreds of collectors from around the globe. It aims to catalogue, as far as possible, all UK and Irish advertising pot lids that were used broadly between 1830 and 1930, as well as providing a brief overview of examples that were used in other countries.
This guide records over 8,500 different examples, features over 7,500 images and provides trading details on over 600 businesses that used them. It is the authors’ intention to continue cataloguing examples not featured and publish a supplement to this book when feasible.
Printing supported by a TCC Paul and Gladys Richards Charitable Foundation Research Program grant.
Pricing:
Standard - £120 (hard-cover but very limited availability; priority to contributors); £70 soft-cover.
TCC Members - £100 (hard-cover) and £60 (soft-cover)
Contact seller for shipping estimate / cost jimlayden1@gmail.com
Also available: Historical Guide to Advertising Pot Lids, Update including a Guide to Beauty Pots
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The Transferware Recorder Number 6 – Selected British and Other Views
Volume Six returns to look at further British views but extending to some series which contain other views of Europe, the USA, and even one from India. Series covered include particularly the popuar and extensive Henshall Fruit and Flower Border series and the enigmatic Tams’ Foliage Border series. This volume has around 200 pages and 680 images, in full colour, and as with previous volumes, all known views are listed, nearly all illustrated, and the majority with their original source prints. A treat for the transferware collector not to be missed!
The publishers are pleased to acknowledge support for volumes 5 & 6 from Ceramica Stiftung of Basel and the grant programme of the Transferware Collectors’ Club.
Full details and purchase information can be found on the website.
www.transferprintedpottery.com
The Transferware Recorder Number 5 – Selected Views of Europe
Volume Five is a completely new subject covering views of continental Europe, including such iconic and collectable series as Enoch Wood’s French and “Italian Scenery” series, the Byron Views series by Copeland & Garrett, the “Italian” series by William Ridgway, and the “Ancient Greece” series by Ralph Stevenson. This volume has around 200 pages and 680 images, in full colour, and as with previous volumes, all known views are listed, nearly all illustrated, and the majority with their original source prints.
The publishers are pleased to acknowledge support for volumes 5 & 6 from Ceramica Stiftung of Basel and the grant programme of the Transferware Collectors’ Club.
Full details and purchase information can be found on the website.
www.transferprintedpottery.com
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