Tin Enameled Pottery: Maiolica, Delft, And Other Stanniferous Faience (1907)

Tin Enameled Pottery: Maiolica, Delft, And Other Stanniferous Faience is a comprehensive book on the history and production of tin-glazed ceramics, also known as maiolica or faience. Written by Edwin Atlee Barber and originally published in 1907, the book covers the origins of tin-glazed pottery in the Islamic world and its subsequent spread to Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and other parts of Europe. The book includes detailed descriptions of the different types of tin-glazed pottery, including maiolica, delftware, and other stanniferous faience, as well as their characteristic decorative styles and motifs. It also provides information on the materials and techniques used in the production of these ceramics, including the preparation of the clay, the application of the tin glaze, and the firing process. In addition to its historical and technical content, Tin Enameled Pottery also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of tin-glazed ceramics from various collections and museums around the world. This book is a valuable resource for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the history and production of tin-glazed pottery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.