Scottish Ceramics

The Scottish pottery industry, which has existed for over two hundred years, has recently been recognized for its contributions to ceramics. This book showcases over 630 color photographs of Scottish pottery items, including dinnerware, vases, plaques, figurines, and other ceramic items. It also includes brief histories of the most important potteries, a discussion of the wares produced, listings of pottery descriptions and patterns, and additional chapters on spongeware techniques, Scottish jugs, and the Glasgow Girls.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

The Scottish pottery industry, which has been around for over two centuries, has only recently been acknowledged for its numerous contributions to ceramics found worldwide. Instead of competing with England's renowned potteries to the south, Scotland concentrated on the export market, sending its vibrant and decorative wares to America, Canada, and numerous regions in Southeast Asia. These widely enjoyed and affordable wares were typically unmarked, preserving their Scottish origin and remaining largely unknown and unappreciated until now. This book sets the record straight. With over 630 striking color photographs, it showcases a wide range of ceramic items, including dinnerware, vases, plaques, figurines, and more, that can now be rightfully attributed to the prolific Scottish potteries. Separate descriptive chapters provide brief histories of the most significant potteries, discuss the wares produced, list pottery descriptions and patterns, and include relevant readings. Additional chapters highlight spongeware techniques, Scottish jugs, and the Glasgow Girls, talented pottery painters from the late 19th century. This invaluable resource also includes item values, a helpful glossary, and a detailed index.

Weight: 1420g
Dimension: 286 x 225 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764309465