Dinnerware of the 20th Century: The Top 500 Patterns (OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDES TO DINNERWARE OF THE 20TH CENTURY)

ISBN: 0676600859

Author: Rinker, Harry L.

Condition: New

A LAVISH, FULL-COLOR, FIRST-EVER PICTORIAL TOUR OF THE TOP 500 DINNERWARE PATTERNS OF THE 20TH CENTURYIf collecting and displaying fine china are part of your passion for gracious living, here is the only book you will ever need! Beautifully illustrated throughout with digitally reproduced full-color photographs, this lovely volume is conveniently arranged alphabetically--first by dinnerware manufacturer and then by the pattern name. Combined with short histories of each manufacturer, listings of every known piece, vital date information on when the pattern was introduced and/or discontinued, and an appendix that ranks the top 500 patterns, Dinnerware in the 20th Century will earn a welcome place at any table!Highlights include articles on the popularity of certain patterns, feature stories on designers, behind-the-style looks at particular patterns, and much more!AND BE SURE NOT TO MISS . . .Stemware in the 20th Century:The Top 200 PatternsSilverware in the 20th Century:The Top 250 PatternsHOUSE OF COLLECTIBLESServing collectors for more than thirty-five years