KOKETTA KAFFEKOPPAR (Coquettish Coffee Cups). Den Svenska Kaffekoppens Historia (The History of the Swedish Coffee Cup)

Author: Lorenz, Karin; Photographs by Hélen Pe
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Year Published: 1997
No. of pages: 180
Illustrations: 182 Color Illustrations. 55 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 9 1/2”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 9152217965
Biblio/Bio: Bibl. Index.
Code: 3920

Price: $75.00

A book for the collector or ceramics/ porcelain specifically coffee cups; includes ceramic artists like Vilhelm Kåge, Gunnar Nylund, Edward Hald, Einar Forseth, Stig Lindberg, Olle Alberius and many more. Since the 1700s, Sweden has been manufacturing gorgeous coffee cups at their porcelain factories. Learn about the distinction between bone china and faïence and the different decorations and glazes on coffee cups. Learn about all the important details of Swedish coffee culture and the history of various coffee breads as well as recipes and common rules of conduct for coffee gatherings. A complete list of porcelain marks are included.