Miller's makes sense of the dizzying array of collectable ceramics by providing a range of current sales prices and color photographs for more than 2,500 items, ranging from 16th century delftware through 19th century stoneware to post-war and modern pieces. Definitive text reveals the dimensions and creation date for each piece, along with manufacturers' histories, and tips for ceramic restoration and care. Several sections are devoted to collecting by maker, by country of origin, and even by shape. Various styles and collectiblity of items from leading producers such as Staffordshire, Doulton, Sevres, Royal Copenhagen, and Meissen, among others, are discussed in detail, along with those of smaller manufacturers from Europe, the United States, and Russia.

Once neglected by collectors of "traditional" antiques, Art Nouveau & Art Deco are now 2 of the most popular collecting fields. This buyer's guide examines both these fields & is the essential reference work for both new & experienced collectors.

Ceramics of the 1950s and 60s are now a distinct collecting field—and, best of all, the items are both widely available and affordable. This Miller’s guide covers factories from Britain, continental Europe, and the USA, and contains information on designs and marks to help with identification.

Is it 18th-century Sèvres or a 20th-century copy? A steal or a rip-off? This Miller's price guide, like the others in the popular series, delivers authoritative answers to questions like these in two sections: "What to Look For" covers how to recognize the important factories and designers, how to date and identify an item (with illustrations of marks), what determines value, and how to spot fakes. "What to Pay" reveals how much specific items actually sold for at dealers and auction houses. More than 1,400 items from a variety of sources are valued and illustrated in full-color, from 18th-century Meissen to 20th-century Royal Doulton. There are pieces for modest budgets, too, including popular categories such as Staffordshire and Wade.

The antique-buyer's guide to porcelain in a pocket format. Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs. They provide a fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and date antiques. In each book a simple question-and-answer checklist is provided for a wide range of key items, teaching you what to look for as well how to spot a fake or a copy. There are price codes throughout, plus concise information on makers, factories, identifying marks and the factors that affect the value of the piece. In Porcelain, ceramics expert and bestselling author Judith Miller guides the collector through the world of European and American porcelain, including Meissen, Copenhagen, Worcester, Spode, Derby and Bonnin and Morris.