With a reputation second to none during his lifetime, Harry Murphy was Britain's leading jewellery designer of the first half of the twentieth century, and one of the most influential and accomplished silversmiths of the Art Deco and Arts & Crafts periods. One of the first to be nominated Royal Designer for Industry, Murphy was a widely revered ...
In this book Paul Atterbury sets out in sear ch of old steam lines and investigates their history and van ishing heritage. The book contains detailed route maps and r ailway routes of yesteryear. Atterbury is a member of the An tiques Roadshow team. '
Published on the centenary of Queen Victoria's death, this illustrated book is an opportunity to revisit the achievements of the Victorian period, putting aside the attitudes and judgements of the 20th century. The Victorians were expansive, ambitious, imaginative and confident. Makers of the modernworld, their extraordinary vision provoked ...
This is the first in a new series of highly illustrated books that take a nostalgic look at life in the 20th-century, "On Holiday" explores where we stayed, what we wore, where we went, how we got there and what we did while on holiday in days gone by. Accompanied by text written by best-selling "Antiques Roadshow" expert Paul Atterbury and using ...
This book features: a visual celebration of nuptials from the Victorian era to the present day; 10 charming chapters themed by era explore the changing fashions and attitudes to weddings; special feature spreads cover all aspects of wedding tradition, from cars to cakes and everything in between; and beautifully packaged and sumptuously ...
Rising in the Cotswolds, the Thames flows through the heart of England on its way to the North Sea. This beautiful river, whose wandering course links together so many villages, towns and cities, is at the centre of English history. Since pre-Roman days it has been a major transport artery, and its 330 kilometre (205 mile) route has determined ...
Artists and designers looking for inspiration, especially in the realm of patterns and color play, will find much to admire in this visually arresting volume. 1,000 color photos.
Dinky Toys must be one of the most successful and collectable toys ever made. These delightfully stylish photographs feature models from the golden age of the Dinky toy - an era that will be remembered fondly by every post-war baby-boomer, both men and women. Now the subject of serious interest from collectors worldwide many of these models have ...
Twentieth-century ceramics are going from strength to strength, appealing in the availability and affordability of the pieces. This guide explores over 200 factories presented in alphabetical order, covering pre-war makes and the innovative designs of the 1950s and 1960s. The most celebrated designers are discussed, such as Moorcroft, Clarice ...
Collecting 20th-century ceramics is a rapidly-expanding field, inspired both by the availability and affordability of the pieces and by the tastes of younger collectors. The growing popularity of antiques and collectibles in the USA is primarily due to the success of PBS's Antiques Roadshow. In addition the growth of the Internet has fuelled an ...
Covering studio pottery and artist ceramics as well as factory-produced items from Britain, the USA and continental Europe, this checklist offers a decade-by-decade review of style and design, to help collectors date items. It looks at the key manufacturers, individual designers such as Clarice Cliff and Susie Cooper, plus collecting categories ...
This new enlarged and completely revised edition includes many new photographs, making it invaluable for all Moorcroft collectors and those interested in the decorative arts of the 20th century.
The most intriguing and least known of Britain's railways are the minor lines: rural routes and branch lines - some still active if little-used, others long since lost, industrial and docks lines, narrow gauge and miniature lines. These can be found in all corners of the country and represent, both historically and in modern terms, a delightful ...
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