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Author: Mary Frank Gaston
Publisher: Collector Books
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$29.95~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

21 reviews
Sales Rank: 646835

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 456
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.8
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.3 x 1.1

ISBN: 1574321714
Dewey Decimal Number: 738.2094466
EAN: 9781574321715

Publication Date: May 2000
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Mary Frank Gaston's third revised edition includes over 100 companies, including Haviland & Co., with hundreds of different marks illustrated, many not shown in the earlier editions. With almost 1,200 beautiful full color photographs, this book contains more than twice as many pictures as the second edition, over 75% being new examples. A new format presents the history, marks, examples, and values together under each Limoges company for an easy to use reference. A section on Limoges miniatures, not discussed in previous editions, has been added. 2003 values. AUTHORBIO: Mary Frank Gaston's study of antiques began during the mid-1960s when she and her husband lived in New England which is so rich in our nation's history. She has authored many titles, with subjects including Flow Blue China, Blue Willow, English China, Limoges Porcelain, R.S. Prussia, Antique Brass & Copper, Knowles, Taylor & Knowles China, and Art Deco. Most of her books have seen multiple editions and/or volumes, as her books are extremely popular among collectors. REVIEW: Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 1980, interest in Limoges porcelain has increased tremendously. This revised edition is arranged by company and/or mark. The history of the Limoges porcelain industry begins the book, followed by the histories, marks, and examples of the major factories, unidentified Limoges companies, and even miniatures. An index and cross reference to companies, initials, and symbols, are provided.

Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

Limoge March 25, 2008
This is a very thorough history of Limoges. I did not find the pattern that I inherited, but after reading the book, I now understand why there are an amazing number of patterns.

4 out of 5 stars

A Hit as a Gift May 7, 2007
Purchased this book as a gift for my wife, who has some Limoges dinnerware. She loved the book and has been able to identify much of her collection with its help.

4 out of 5 stars

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain February 8, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

If you collect Limoges Porcelain this is an excellent reference book, with a large section on marks and their dates. The colour pictures identify many patterns, along with a detailed section on manufacturers and a history of Limoges porcelain.

2 out of 5 stars

Do not recommend August 14, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I purchase books online based on the reviews so lets be honest. Debby DuBay's book Antique Limoges at Home is the book to purchase. Gaston's book has terrible photographs & just can not compare to DuBay's books.

5 out of 5 stars

Gaston and Dubay my favorite authors have collaborated. April 26, 2004
2 out of 5 found this review helpful

Mary Frank Gaston wrote the foreword to Debby Dubay's Antique Limoges at Home and the introduction to Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain and I'm thrilled. Two experts collaborating to give collectors all of the info they require to collect successfully. Please write a book together.

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