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The Marshall Collection of Worcester Porcelain in the Ashmolean Museum
The Decanter
Rosalind Sword
Andy McConnell
Henry Marshall assembled the collection between the two World Wars. In the years that followed, he sought to represent as comprehensive a range of patterns as possible, with minimal duplication, so that his collection would become a true reference work in itself. Every piece was acquired for specific purpose, many of them either to further his knowledge or because they were so rare. This catalogue, like the collection itself, seeks to present early Worcester porcelain to collectors and the wider public in a systematic way. It describes, classifies, and reproduces every item in the Marshall Collection. It does not seek to present detailed new research, but to record the state of knowledge about the subject at the time of writing. SPECS
Researched and written by Andy McConnell, journalist and longserving glass specialist on BBC TV's Antiques Roadshow, The Decanter is born of twenty years' extensive research. This edition is enlivened by several new chapters and the inclusion of two thousand new photographs and illustrations, most previously unpublished.
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Ashmolean Museum Publications 1500 color illustrations, 696 pages, 9.75 x 12.5in. Hardcover, slipcase, January 2017 ISBN: 9781910807057 $150.00, 2 vols.
ACC Art Books 2.000 color illustrations, 448 pages, 9.25 x 11.75in. Hardcover, May 2017 ISBN: 9781851498406 $125.00
The Magic of Watches A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking Louis Nardin
Kadri Mälk Testament Kadri Mälk, Tamara Luuk, Tanel Veenre What is a beautiful watch? How do you make a good choice? The Magic of Watches explains how and why these little objects are so precious, fascinating and exciting. The book presents paradoxes: why a one-million-dollar watch might be less precise and more fragile than one that costs 15 dollars. It comes back to the origins of the measurement of time: how did we go from the water clock to the wristwatch? The book goes on to technique: how does a mechanical movement work? How does a quartz one work?; delves into details: what is a “complication” and when do we speak about “chronometer”?; showcases art: how do we enamel a dial? The Magic of Watches is unique: it focuses in detail on the basics in order to understand and love watches better.
An essential publication on the Estonian jewellery artist Kadri Mälk, who as professor at the Estonian Academy of Arts in Tallinn has significantly influenced the European jewellery scene. Text in English and Estonian. New pieces from Kadri Mälk's prolific creative phase of recent years. Detailed photographs from offbeat vantage points open up new perspectives on her jewelry. Text in English and Estonian. SPECS
SPECS Watchprint 224 pages, 5.5 x 8.25in. Hardcover, available now ISBN: 9782940506125 $44.99
Arnoldsche Art Publishers 365 col., 15 b&w illustrations, 328 pages, 9.5 x 11.75in. Hardcover, January 2017 ISBN: 9783897904859 $70.00