
Over 175 full-color photos of this beautiful china with histories, sizes, dates, and values. The primary emphasis is on the most popular dinnerware from 1900-1950. This is the first book devoted to the dinnerware of Homer Laughlin. 2000 values. AUTHORBIO: Joanne Jasper, an antique lover and Homer Laughlin fan for years, visited the Homer Laughlin plant in Newell, West Virginia with her daughter and decided to make her idea for a collector's reference a reality. She spent countless hours researching, interviewing, and taking photographs. Her book has become a bestseller. REVIEW: This book was inspired by a visit to the Homer Laughlin Factory in Newell, West Virginia, by the author. For the casual collector of Homer Laughlin China, this book will show the evolution of the Homer Laughlin designs throughout the years. For the serious collector and dealer, this book is a great reference manual which can assist in the identification of different shapes and decorative patterns. It especially assists in differentiating between shapes which closely resemble one another.
Collector's Guide to Homer Laughlin Virginia Rose documents every known pattern and decoration by providing descriptions, dates, special treatments, and comments regarding collectibility. The price guide gives realistic current values for the dinnerware depending on the decals, not just condition, but also the popularity of each. More than 500 color photos. 1997 values. REVIEW: This book is not meant to be a literary reconstruction or detailed history of the Art Deco period, but rather, a survey of Deco items found for sale at general and antique and collectibles outlets. In this revised edition the ten categories of Art Deco collectibles have been expanded illustrating more examples in each. Each section is prefaced with brief introductory remarks about the category, and values have been updated. The manufacturer index helps locate examples of a particular company.