Dinnerware of the 20th Century by Harry L. Rinker (1997, Paperback)

Key Details
Author:	Harry L. Rinker
Language:	English
Publisher:	House of Collectibles
Series:	OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDES TO DINNERWARE OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Format:	Paperback
ISBN-10:	0676600859
ISBN-13:	9780676600858

Size
Height:	11.3 in
Width:	8.5 in
Thickness:	0.8 in
Weight:	35.2 oz

Publisher's Note
A LAVISH, FULL-COLOR, FIRST-EVER PICTORIAL TOUR OF THE TOP 500 DINNERWARE PATTERNS OF THE 20TH CENTURY If 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 Patterns Silverware in the 20th Century:The Top 250 Patterns. HOUSE OF COLLECTIBLES. Serving collectors for more than thirty-five years

A magnificent design series starts with this fabulous, fully illustrated guide to classic china patterns. Beautifully illustrated throughout with digitally reproduced, full-color photographs, this lovely volume is conveniently arranged alphabetically, first by manufacturer and then by the pattern name. Readers will learn everything they need to know about each piece and pattern.

Identifies the 500 top designs, providing a history of the manufacturer, a list of every known piece and its price, and information on when the pattern was introduced and/or discontinued