101 Transferware Books?

Hey guys, I have just learned of "transferware," which I find very beautiful! But, I am looking for any literature and books that can give me a general overview into the patterns/ colors that are particularly common here in the U.S. so I can find a pattern to collect; but a pattern that will also match my kitchen/ dining room and my sense of aesthetics, rather than always breaking out a mismatched set. Also, I'd like to learn more about using such dishwater and keeping it in good/ usable condition so that I don't inadvertently scratch the surface and the beautiful pattern. I have also seen some transfer ware that features a sort of curved platter atop a pedestal. What would one serve on that without it toppling over? LOL! Probably not anything that's heavy or requires carving like the Thanksgiving turkey. So, can anyone recommend any good books on the subject of this dish-ware?

 

If you're looking for antique transferware to use on a regular basis I'm not sure I go there myself. Transferware has been in production from the mid 18th Century until today so you might want to consider something newer for regular use.

As far as books, I only have a few that are specific to transferware however they are more about patterns and makers not so much about care. By far the most transferware is from England however it was made other places such as France and the US. I have Romantic Staffordshire Ceramics by Jeffrey Snyder and I believe he also made books on Historic Staffordshire and probably others. I also have the two volumes by Coysh and Henrywood The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery.

Here is an online site that you might look through. Don't be bothered by the name, they have colors as well and many transferware patterns came in assorted colors anyway.

http://www.blueandwhite.com/

 

Here is a link to Spode. If you click on the catagories you can view lots of their patterns, some of which have been reproduced by them fairly recently.

http://spodeceramics.com/pottery/printed-designs/patterns

 

Never clean old china in a dishwasher. If you want to consider drawbacks, and that's important to you, buy new and dishwasher safe. The old stuff has to be cleaned by hand or the patterns won't last long.

 

Oh no, I'd never use it regularly, as in every day; just for special occasions.

Thanks! I'll add them to my Amazon Wish List.

 

I use some of my transferware, but I would NEVER put it in a dishwasher! I also learned the hard way to put a dishcloth in the bottom of the metal sink and to put a rubber gasket on the faucet to avoid inadvertent chips.

Never put fine glass in the dishwasher either. If you own it and love it, be careful with it. I got a glass dish and vase from our Croatian exchange student years ago. It was newly made. Put the dish in the dishwasher thinking it would be okay and it disintegrated!