Books

Glamorgan Pottery
by Helen Hallesy
This is a comprehensive study of The Glamorgan Pottery at Swansea, Wales, which flourished for 24 years, and competed successfully with many of its rivals.There are a wealth of 179 coloured illustrations, many of previously unrecorded pieces. Pearlwares, creamwares, sprigged, and green glazed wares are illustrated, and mention is made of mocha, banded and marbled wares also being produced at this small factory. The majority of pieces however, are transfer printed in predominantly blue (also flow blue), but black, green, pink and brown transfers were also used.

There are chapters on children`s plates, tea and dessert services, toilet wares, and also the more unusual decorative items such as cow creamers, puzzle jugs and vases. Marks are shown and there is an interesting section showing part of a workman’s book which the author discovered. There are recipes for glazes and colour pigments, together with diagrams of kilns. This is a most worthwhile addition to any ceramic collectors library.

Ordering Information:
Price £10.0
Postage – UK, £5
USA £14

Payment can be sent directly to Helen Hallesy, 8, Alltycham Drive Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 4JR UK; Tel. 01792 865451; email: h.hallesy@sky.com or by Paypal through Magpie Antiques.