Canadian Books Review : Antique Pottery and Porcelain
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book was written to grasp something that almost slipped away unnoticed. The Alberta Clay Products Company in 1961 was destroyed in a fire, and some of the atrifacts and moulds of the time dated back to before 1910. This book details some fo the pieces that were found along with origianls of the pottery that was being made from the company, along with many historical stories and statements from relatives of people who worked for the company. Search this book on Abebooks
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book is one of a series that was produced during the 1960's and represents the best ceramic work being done in Canada during 1963. It was put together by having numerous shows across the Country and then the best works of art were put forward to go into this book. Search this book on Abebooks
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book is a wonderfully detailed and historical guide to Beauceware. It looks at the origins of the factory and the design elements that took place to produce the styles and pieces associated with Beauceware. It is more of a look back at how it all began, although there are a few nice pieces of pottery that are worth looking at. Search this book on Abebooks
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This small book was largely created for collectors, with the primary purpose of sorting out the types, origins, and periods of those slipwares that are found in Canada. It includes some detailed commentaries, followed by a series of photgraphs with accompanying descriptions and details about the aformention piece. Search this book on Abebooks
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book provides the reader with a very detailed history and look into the jars and flasks made and designed for the merchants of Quebec. It gives pictures of patterns, styles, and marks for the collector and sellor to utilise to understand their own collection or to find a particular model. The photographs used are very clear and the descriptions are very accuarate. Search this book on Abebooks
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This catalogue is from a yearly production that contains a series of Canadian artists from throughout the country, it details the type of work they produce, with some photographs and a price guide for each object. This gives you a very quick overview of sculpture pottery and enamel and would be useful as a stepping stone to find more about a specific artist. Search this book on Abebooks
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book explains and explores in great detail the works and styles of clay works and clay workers or pottery specialists within the region of British Columbia. It contains photographs of the artist and then a brief description of their work and history coupled with some photographs depicting their pottery. A very simple and to the point reference book for collectors or BC pottery. Search this book on Abebooks
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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A fabulous booklet that was produced over a number of years detailing Canadian Ceramics. The 1967 booklet shows a selection of chosen artists and potters within the year 1967 that were felt deserved a mention and commendation for their artistic ability and creativity. The works found within this book are pieces that could be continually found to be of interest and beauty no matter what year it is. Search this book on Abebooks
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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The contemporary studio ceramics catalogue focuses on the skill of the 20th century potters, and is the first in a proposed series of publications to feature the decorative arts collection at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. It contains some beautiful colour photographs that demonstrate the creativity and power of ceramic art, alongside the images there is detailed commentary about the origins, the date of creation, the size, and the influencing styles. Search this book on Abebooks
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