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Collecting Porcelain is the latest addition to this authoritative collecting series that introduces popular, broad-based subjects and makes them accessible to collectors of all levels. BBC Antiques Roadshow expert John Sandon looks at the many ways that porcelain can be collected, dividing the book into collecting by style, by decoration, by maker or country of origin, or by object or shape. Among the makers showcased are Royal Worcester, Belleek, Limoges, and Lenox. A comprehensive introduction to the invention of porcelain and how it is manufactured is provided, including the factory processes, as well as details of what to look for and where to find it. Over 320 full-color photographs illustrate the diversity of porcelain available, with feature sidebars offering useful collecting information. Fakes and reproductions are uncovered and helpful tips are given on caring for and displaying a porcelain collection. Whether a beginner in the field or a well-established collector, Collecting Porcelain will provide readers with all the background information needed to build a successful collection.