The Collector's Encyclopedia of Hall China - Softcover

Whitmyer; Kenn Whitmyer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0891453822 ISBN 13: 9780891453826

Publisher: Collector Books, 1998

Synopsis

A brief history of the Hall China Company begins this book, along with information on re-issues, colors, and identification. Following is the massive photo gallery, complete with large color photographs, discussions on patterns, and current collector values for all known pieces in each pattern. There is a large section devoted to Autumn Leaf, as well as Ruffled D-, C and D-, and E-shaped dinnerware. Eva Zeisel designs, Century and Tomorrow's Classic Dinnerware, kitchenware, refrigerator ware, teapots and coffee pots, and other Hall products are covered in-depth in this huge reference. Finally, re-issues and new products are presented, and a handy nomenclature cross reference is provided for helping with the multiple names used. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Margaret Whitmyer and her husband, Kenn, have written many popular books - Collector's Encyclopedia of Hall China, Fenton Art Glass, 1907 - 1939, Fenton Art Glass Patterns, 1939 - 1980, Bedroom & Bathroom Glassware, and Children's Dishes. Their books are well-known in their fields. AUTHORBIO: Kenn Whitmyer and his wife, Margaret, have written many popular books - Collector's Encyclopedia of Hall China, Fenton Art Glass, 1907 - 1939, Fenton Art Glass Patterns, 1939 - 1980, Bedroom & Bathroom Glassware, and Children's Dishes. Their books are well-known in their fields. REVIEW: This book provides collectors with a useable guide to the most popularly collected items produced by the Hall China Company of East Liverpool, Ohio. The greatest emphasis is placed on the most collectible patterns, but many of the more obscure pieces are also identified and examined. Dinnerware patterns, kitchenware, refrigerator ware, teapots & coffee pots, advertising, and reissues are all given coverage. -Robert Clayton

About this edition

• Publisher: Collector Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0891453822
• ISBN 13: 9780891453826
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 239