Project Gutenberg 2018-05-09 Public domain in the USA. 284 Hayden, Arthur 1868 1946 Chats on English China Old 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. Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Pottery -- Collectors and collecting Porcelain, English Pottery, English -- History Porcelain -- Collectors and collecting NK Text Category: History - British Category: Art 526481 2025-06-22T16:27:47.948848 text/html 478663 2018-05-09T14:10:06 text/html 6593375 2025-06-22T16:28:01.293731 application/epub+zip 6595578 2025-06-22T16:27:50.948809 application/epub+zip 221436 2025-06-22T16:27:49.412792 application/epub+zip 6739390 2025-06-22T16:28:07.997738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6681417 2025-06-22T16:27:59.692868 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332551 2022-08-25T16:44:19.481584 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331825 2025-06-22T16:27:45.603843 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 331767 2018-05-09T14:10:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19093 2025-06-22T16:28:08.171710 application/rdf+xml 11968 2025-06-22T16:27:49.609808 image/jpeg 1643 2025-06-22T16:27:49.511790 image/jpeg 119055 2018-05-09T14:10:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 6404337 2018-05-09T14:10:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 6430624 2025-06-22T16:27:48.387861 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog