Marks and monograms on pottery and porcelain, . with historical notices of each manufactory, preceded by an introductory essay on the vasa fictilia of England, and followed by a copious index. By W. Chaffers, ... With nearly 2000 potters'marks and illustrations.
William Chaffers (1811-1892)
Category
Books
Date
1866
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 3021352
Summary
Bibliographic description
xvi,570p. . ill.. . 8vo. Provenance: Bookplates: (1) Alford House, with monogram MA and coronet with flowers [= Lady Marian Alford (1817-88), wife of Viscount Alford, son of 1st earl Brownlow; (2) Initials AB with Brownlow arms, and 'Countess Brownlow, Ashridge, Berkhampstead' in black on red floral pattern [= Adelaide, countess Brownlow (1844-1917), wife of 3rd earl Brownlow].. Binding: Olive calf, with gilt, silver, black and purple decoration, incl. monograms MB and MA [former = Mary Louisa Boyle (1810-90),latter, with coronet = Lady Marian Alford]. Binder's stamp on pastedown : Bound by Birdsall & Son Northampton. Edges gilt. Some wear; joints cracked.
Makers and roles
William Chaffers (1811-1892)