FLORA DANICA (Royal Copenhagen Porcelain: Flora Danica).

Author: Peter Wagner and Steen Nottelman
Country: Denmark
Code: 1774
Language: English
Year Published: 1994
No. of pages: 63
Illustrations: 33 Color Illustrations. 10 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11” x 8 1/2”
Weight: 1.00

Price: 49.50

The Flora Danica, a masterpiece of botanical illustration, was the inspiration for the priceless and exquisite Royal Copenhagen porcelain service of the same name, first made in the 18th century and continually made to this day. The very interesting text offers the history of the publication as well as an account of the creation of the porcelain service and the operation of the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory. Includes Manufacturer’s mark and list of Exhibits.

FLORA DANICA.

Author: Davidsen, Mette-Marie. Photography by Bjørn Wennerwald
Country: Denmark
Code: 5631
Language: English
Year Published: 2004
No. of pages: 95
Illustrations: 66 Color Illustrations.
Size: 11”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 2.00

Price: 95.00

This is the historical outline that begins in 1790 of one of the finest and most exclusive porcelain dinnerwares in the world. Every bit as fascinating is the sublime craftmanship, which has always characterised the service: the finest openwork, the meticulous reproduction of plant anatomy, the detailed gilding and the painstakingly modelled flowers on the handles. This is truly craftmanship of the highest order and has been much admired far beyond Denmark’s borders. Flora Danica will therefore never be just a piece of beautifully decorated porcelain, but a tale of kingdoms and empires, political alliances and changing fashions, and much more. This book will give you an insight into the stories and the fascinating production process that is characteristic of a piece of Flora Danica from Royal Copenhagen.

GAMMELT NORSK STENTØY FRA EGERSUND (Old Norwegian Stoneware from Egersund).

Author: Randi Gaustad
Country: Norway
Code: 2634
Language: Norwegian
Year Published: 1980
No. of pages: 80
Illustrations: 4 Color Illustrations. 113 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8”x 5 1/2”
Weight: 1.00

Price: 39.50

This book offers a history of Norway’s Egersund’s stoneware manufactury, with an abundance of examples of the beautiful objects produced there in the 19th century. Whether distinctive blue and white patterns in the Chinese style, or exquisitely painted with floral designs, each object is identified and described. There is also a useful list of marks, making this book a valuable resource for the collector.

GAMMELT PORSGRUND PORSELEN (Old Porsgrund Porcelain).

Author: Polak, Ada
Country: Norway
Code: 2636
Language: Norwegian
Year Published: 1980
No. of pages: 80
Illustrations: 5 Color Illustrations. 103 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8”x 5 1/2”
Weight: 1.00

Price: 29.50

The porcelain manufactory of Porsgrund, Norway, has a venerable history spanning some 100 years. This book describes many of the varied objects it created - of special interest are lovely figurines of animals - but there is much more, especially a wide variety of exquisitely decorated plates. A very thorough catalogue of identifying marks is included, making this book a valuable resource for the collector.

HÅNDBOG FOR KERAMIKSAMLERE (Handbook for Collectors of Ceramics).

Author: Hæstrup, Ole
Country: Denmark
Code: 1367
Language: Danish
Year Published: 1987
No. of pages: 256
Illustrations: 1 Color Illustrations. 1943 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8”x 5”
Weight: 1.00

Price: 14.50

This book is basically a list of international ceramic marks to enable collectors to identify their pieces.