English Porcelain

English Porcelain (1974)
John Cushion · Charles Letts & Co. · Hardcover

Cracked glaze, faded gilding, and all the charm of a forgotten dinner service—English Porcelain by John Cushion is a comprehensive, quietly obsessive love letter to Britain’s finest ceramic traditions. From the dainty perfection of Chelsea figures to the delicate eccentricities of Derby, Worcester, and Bow, this richly illustrated 1970s reference digs into the who, what, and wildly variable value of Georgian and Victorian porcelain.

At Crappy Old Books, our copy has been well-handled—perhaps by someone who never quite got around to insuring their collection—and the dust jacket may have spent some time near a kiln. But Cushion’s crisp line drawings and gloriously 1970s photography still deliver a full-service guide for collectors, dealers, and anyone who’s ever wondered whether their gran’s Staffordshire spaniel is worth a fiver or a fortune.

This isn’t just a handbook. It’s a trip through time, tea, and tasteful tableware.

72 pages. Hardback with nice dust jacket.

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