Fairings were made specifically for the huge English Fair market. The word 'fair' comes from the Latin feria meaning holiday, a great day for the masses, a chance to catch up on gossip, fashions, new ideas and generally to have a good time and perhaps buy or win a small china ornament. Today we call these small German ornaments of the Victorian/ Edwardian period, Fairings. This comprehensive work is the definitive guide for the novice and experienced collector of fairings, covering the history, values, repairs and fakes, with over 400 beautiful photographs in colour. These photographs are all indexed for quick, easy reference as to identification and value. The only book available on the subject, Victorian China Fairings - The Collectors' Guide is an absolute must-have reference for collectors, auctioneers and dealers.
| ISBN: | 9781851494460 |
| Publication date: | 1st November 2003 |
| Author: | Derek H Jordan |
| Publisher: | ACC Art Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Series: | ACC Art Books |
| Genres: |
Antiques, vintage and collectables: ceramics, glass and other related items Ceramics, mosaic and glass: artworks |
Fairings were made specifically for the huge English Fair market. The word 'fair' comes from the Latin feria meaning holiday, a great day for the masses, a chance to catch up on gossip, fashions, new ideas and generally to have a good time and perhaps buy or win a small china ornament. Today we call these small German ornaments of the Victorian/ Edwardian period, Fairings. This comprehensive work is the definitive guide for the novice and experienced collector of fairings, covering the history, values, repairs and fakes, with over 400 beautiful photographs in colour. These photographs are all indexed for quick, easy reference as to identification and value. The only book available on the subject, Victorian China Fairings - The Collectors' Guide is an absolute must-have reference for collectors, auctioneers and dealers.
Victorian China Fairings features in the following genres: Antiques, vintage and collectables: ceramics, glass and other related items, Ceramics, mosaic and glass: artworks
Victorian China Fairings is available in Hardback
Victorian China Fairings was written by Derek H Jordan and published by ACC Art Books
Victorian China Fairings has 176 pages
Yes it is part of ACC Art Books series