Collector's Encyclopedia of Flow Blue China

by Mary Frank Gaston

Flow Blue China, distinctive for its subtle "flown" pattens in rich cobalt blue, has become increasingly popular to a large segment of the "collecting" population. Age, as well as beauty, of these Victorian table wares and accessories decorated in the "Flow Blue" manner has been a major reason for this interest. The book presents a full color survey of this topic. Well over four hundred photographs illustrating many of the popular patterns as well as different types of objects are featured along with marks of over one hundred and sixty English and Non-English manufacturers. The separate Price Guide reflects the current price ranges of the items shown. This beautiful book, which brings to life the extraordinary range of collectable Flow Blue patterns and pieces, is a "must" for the collector.

159 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1983

Reviews

[Allyson · Rating 5 out of 5]

although we found the older edition of this book at an estate sale, it was nonetheless extremely relevant and helpful and in identifying some of our flow blue pieces