How to use this book
To avoid the need for lengthy descriptions and to make reference quick and simple, every effort has been made to illustrate as many as possible of Clarice
Cliffs
major
patterns
by
colour
photographs. Patterns were phased out after a long or short period according to popularity, and where possible the date of discontinuation has been given, but it should be noted that with tableware in particular, matchings could be ordered which would be specially decorated to the customer's requirements. In order to replace broken items, the paintress would refer to the pattern-book for designs which had become obsolete. This means that replacement items may not only be considerably later in date than the original but that also they may carry a different backstamp. Bold words indicate a known pattern name. The Applique range, with its all-over colouring technique and its fairy-tale subjectmatter - castles, caravans, wind and water mills, mountains and exotic birds — has always been popular with collectors. Here, a single-handled Lotus jug in Applique If there is an unofficial popular name for a pattern Avignon. £5000-£8000/$7400-$ 12,240. (Collection of Annie and Ian Tickler) italic words indicate Shapes.
this is left in normal type.
When referring to the price guide, it is important
Delecia Anemone (£600/$890).
that the contents of this book be read first. The work of Clarice Cliff was not produced in a steady numbered and catalogued way, and therefore, to
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overcome complications, it has been necessary to
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put her designs into three broad ranges of popularity. From this it is possible to apply the pattern of an item into one of the three ranges and
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come up with a price that is a broad reflection of the auction value. When buying or selling Clarice Cliff, the collector
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