Description
Discover the captivating history of The Vine Pottery, a significant name in fine bone china tableware that originated in Stoke-upon-Trent in 1894. This brand-new illustrated hardback edition features 216 pages filled with vibrant color and black-and-white illustrations that beautifully showcase the artistry and craftsmanship behind this iconic pottery. Written by Peter Goodfellow, a passionate ceramic researcher with a family connection to the founders, this book is the first to delve deeply into The Vine Potteries, tracing over 40 years of history through the legacy of the Birks family. Readers will be enthralled by the introduction of 'Persindo Porcelain' in 1901, a remarkable innovation by designer Edmund G. Reuter that transformed the firm and attracted international acclaim. This is a rare opportunity to explore the rich heritage of pottery and porcelain artistry in North Staffordshire, featuring contributions from some of the most talented designers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Ideal for collectors, ceramic enthusiasts, and those interested in the art of British pottery, this book showcases the exquisite techniques and designs that defined an era. Immerse yourself in the creative journey of The Vine Pottery and celebrate the remarkable legacy of its artists. Orders are dispatched promptly and securely to ensure that your purchase arrives in pristine condition.
By Goodfellow, Peter
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback, illustrated edition
Number of Pages 216
Publisher Publishers Distribution Ltd
The Vine Pottery was founded by Lawrence Arthur Birks and Charles Frederick Goodfellow in Stoke-upon-Trent in 1894. Beginning with small scale production of fine bone china tableware, the company fortunes were transformed in 1901 when Edmund G. Reuter was employed as designer. He introduced an ivory porcelain with middle eastern decoration known as 'Persindo Porcelain'. Many new designers were then attracted to the firm resulting in numerous international awards and even royal patronage from Queen Mary. Troubled times in the 1920s after the National Strike and the Wall Street Crash led ultimately to closure in 1934. AUTHOR: Peter Goodfellow has spent many years indulging his passion for ceramic research. Family-history foraging has revealed his links to the founders of the Vine Pottery and other master potters of the early eighteenth century. SELLING POINTS: First book devoted to the Vine Potteries, covering 40 years and four generations of the Birks family and their involvement in the modelling, sculpting and artistry for the production of pottery and porcelain in North Staffordshire Highlights the high profile designers employed by the Vine Potteries, illustrating an amazing contribution by some of the most gifted ceramic artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries 530 colour & 43 b/w illustrations
By Goodfellow, Peter
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback, illustrated edition
Number of Pages 216
Publisher Publishers Distribution Ltd
The Vine Pottery was founded by Lawrence Arthur Birks and Charles Frederick Goodfellow in Stoke-upon-Trent in 1894. Beginning with small scale production of fine bone china tableware, the company fortunes were transformed in 1901 when Edmund G. Reuter was employed as designer. He introduced an ivory porcelain with middle eastern decoration known as 'Persindo Porcelain'. Many new designers were then attracted to the firm resulting in numerous international awards and even royal patronage from Queen Mary. Troubled times in the 1920s after the National Strike and the Wall Street Crash led ultimately to closure in 1934. AUTHOR: Peter Goodfellow has spent many years indulging his passion for ceramic research. Family-history foraging has revealed his links to the founders of the Vine Pottery and other master potters of the early eighteenth century. SELLING POINTS: First book devoted to the Vine Potteries, covering 40 years and four generations of the Birks family and their involvement in the modelling, sculpting and artistry for the production of pottery and porcelain in North Staffordshire Highlights the high profile designers employed by the Vine Potteries, illustrating an amazing contribution by some of the most gifted ceramic artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries 530 colour & 43 b/w illustrations