02524cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500270014426400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750502750038850800980066352011690076153400450193065300410197565300230201665300320203965300430207185600430211499900170215757124UtSlPG20260610134321.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aHayden, Arthur,d1868-194610aChats on English China 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-05-090 aOld Derby -- Chelsea china -- The Bow china factory -- Old Worcester -- Plymouth and Bristol china -- The Lowestoft factory -- Coalport -- Spode and his successors -- Nantgarw and Swansea -- Minton -- Old English earthenware -- Lustre ware -- Liverpool ware -- Wedgwood.  aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Chats on English China" by Arthur Hayden is a detailed guidebook focused on the art and history of English porcelain, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricacies of collecting and appraising fine china from various English manufacturers, emphasizing the cultural and artistic significance of these ceramic pieces. The book is particularly valuable for collectors, as it provides insights into manufacturers such as Derby, Chelsea, and Bow.  The opening of the book sets the tone for an engaging exploration into English china, inviting readers to embark on a journey into the world of porcelain. Hayden establishes the historical context of the Derby china factory, introducing key figures like William Duesbury and providing anecdotes about the beginnings of china production in Derby. He emphasizes the allure of old china, capturing the reader's imagination with references to artistic appreciation and the societal value of these collectibles. Throughout, the text illustrates the joys of collecting, while also hinting at the historical narratives intertwined with each piece. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPottery -- Collectors and collecting  aPorcelain, English  aPottery, English -- History  aPorcelain -- Collectors and collecting40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57124  c97955d97955