July Feature Books

The Porcelains of Thomas Wolfe at Stoke upon Trent (Formerly Factory Z) edited by Field McIntyre

After many years of study of “Factory Z” by collectors a near-consensus has formed that the porcelains are the work of Thomas Wolfe. This publication provides a unique attribution guide to Thomas Wolfe. The format is a soft-back A4 book with 128 pages including more than 430 colour illustrations, giving a comprehensive look at the wares and a strong starting point for attribution of further patterns in the future. Purchase via PayPal, on the London Ceramic Circle, Morley College website.

The Spode Blue Room: An Introduction by Michael Escolme

The Blue Room contains hundreds of blue transfer-printed pieces made at Spode between c.1790-1847 and is almost certainly the largest and most important collection of Blue and White printed ceramics on public display in the world. The guide provides visitors with important historical facts and images of this treasured room.

With a TCC Richards Foundation Grant, Michael Escolme has written and published an excellent Guide to the Spode Museum Blue Room. This guide is available for download to TCC members.(Download PDF for members)