Books Available in the SCI Research Library - Stein Collectors International

Books Available in the SCI Research Library

NEW_ACQUISITIONS ———– ( Back To Top )

Anonymous: “Mettlach 1901, & 1899“,30 pages 1899 and 22 pages 1901 of images., , , . (Many items have prices penciled beside the item.)

Barkin, Kenneth: “European Pewter in Everyday Life (1600-1900)“,A catalog of a collection at exhibition of pewter over 3 centuries., Riverside, CA, 1988, English. (71 pages of discussion and B/W photos of many drinking vessels during this period.)

Berges, Ruth: “Collector’s Choice of Porcelain and Faience“,18th Century Porcelain & Faience, Cranbury, NJ, 1967, English. (264 pages of B/W images and line drawings. Chapters cover many different locales and styles, including Rhenish stonewares and obscue porcelain factories.)

Davis, Frank: “The Country Life book of Glass“,A summary of glass based on historical research covering generations of glass., Great Britain, 1968, English. (96 pages of discussion and many B/W photos of glass through centuries.)

Eschmann, Wolfgang: “Objekte 76, Austellung im Rastal-Haus 29. Mai-20. Juni 76“,2nd show of artists of the period, Hohr-Grenzhausen, 1976, German. (Artwork in pottery of some 20 local artists of the 1970s including biographical review of each artist.)

Finch, Christopher: “Beer: A Connoisseur’s Guide to the World’s Best“,A compilation of beers around the world, New York, 1989, English. (183 pages of mostly color pphotos and discussion of the author’s most memorable beers. Included beers include 500 of the author’s choice as best brews. Included are pairings of beer with certain foods.)

Fischer, Helmut & Roggendorf, Joseph: “Heimat blatter des Rhein-Seig-Kreises 58. Jahrgang 1990“,Annual report on writings and old history if the town of Siegburg and surrounds., , 1990, German. (158 pages including 56 B/W plates of early Siegburg steins from the 1500s forward.)

Hannah, Frances: “Ceramics, Twentieth-Century Design“,An overview of the change in ceramic design from the beginning of the 20th century to the present (1986)., New York, 1986, English. (112 pages of discussion and photos of tableware, drinking vessels, etc. of the evolution of design through the 20th Century.)

Harlander, Lilian and Purin, Bernhard: “Bier is der Wein dieses Landes, Judische Braugeschichten“,An overview of the beer related contents of the Jewish Museum in Munich, Munich, 2016, German. (254 pages of stories, photos, images of many of the contents of the Jewish Museum in Munich that relate to beer. Several breweries and several artists of the early 20th century are highlighted.)

Horne, Jonathan: “A Catalog of English Brown Stoneware from the 17th and 18th Centuries“,An introduction to brown stoneware from England generally drinking vessels from 17th and 18 Centuries., London, 1985, English. (48 pages of photos and text depicting various stoneware manufacturers of the period.)

Jackson, Michael: “The World Guide to Beer“,An overview of beer across Europe, London, 1977, English. (255 pages of color, B/W photos of advertisements, breweries, plus discussion of the different beers from different countries.)

Meinlschmidt, Peter: “Kompactubersicht uber die Truppenteile Der Alten Armee (1870-1914)“,Compact survey of the troops of the Old Army (1870-1914). With the most important data and changes. A reference book for historians and military collectors., Germany, 2011, German. (Full size 246 pages of details of the different regiments including important dates and leadership. No photos, just listings. Donated by Gateway Steiners in memory of Bill F. Mitchell)

Meinlschmidt, Peter: “Reservisten Kruge der Deutschen Kaiserzeit (1890-1914)“,Ein Handbuch fur Sammler und Liebhaber; a handbook for collector and lover, Pressel, Germany, 2011, German. (329 pages of photos and text. Includes many examples of lid variations, shoulder boards, etc. most in full color. Donated by Gateway Steiners in memory of Bill F. Mitchell.)

Pearson, J. Michael: “Encyclopedia of American Cut and Engraved Glass (1880-1917), Vol III: Geometric Motifs“,Geometric Designs of American Glass cutters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries., Miami Beach, FL, 1978, English. (259 pages of B/W images of many different geometric designs from American cutters and cutting companies.)

Sanders, Paul: “Regimental Steins of the Kaiser’s Cavalry“,Listing of Kurassier, Dragoon, Jager zu Pferde, Hussar and Uhlan regiments, Atglen, PA, 2010, English. (248 pages all color of 1 piece per page. Many examples with multiple views from all of the cavalier units of the Kaiser. Donated by Gateway Steiners in memory of Bill F. Mitchell)

Sanders, Paul: “Uniforms and Accoutrements of the Imperial German Hussars 1880-1910“,An Illustrated Guide to the Military Fashion of the Kaiser’s Cavalry Hussar Regiments 1-9, Atglen, PA, 2004, ENGLISH. (231 pages of mostly color images, old photos, drawings of the uniforms and colors of the Hussar regiments of the period. Some textual descriptions on most pages. Donated by Gateway Steiners in memory of Bill F. Mitchell.)

Savage, George: “Glass“,A rich introduction to the 4,000 year old tradition of glass making., London, 1972, English. (97 pages of several color and many B/W. 3 sections: 1) history; 2) terms & techniques; and 3) artistic aspects)

Sotheby Parke Bernet: “Sale 339, Volume I, Furniture and Decorative Arts“,Sotheby’s auction catalog covering several days., Los Angeles, 1982, English. (Includes 730 items to be sold over several days. One day is devoted to European arts & ceramics and another day on art Nouveau and art deco. Many drinking vessels are pictured.)

Speltz, Alexander: “Styles of Ornament“,Translation from German. A handbook of technical design elements over the years., Leipzig, 1910, English. (647 pages of artistic designs arranged in historical order including 400 full-page illustrations and descriptive text.)

Spillman, Jane Shadel: “The American Cut Glass Industry, T.G.Hawkes and his Competitors“,A historical focus on cut glass industry in and around Corning, NY during the late 19th and early 20th century., England, 1996, English. (320 pages of both color and B/W photos and images of examples of glass produced in the era. It also incudes much documentation of White House special orders and the workings of the industry of the period.)

Sterner, Gabriele: “Objekte der Zanziger Jahre“,Art covering 20 years of modern design with glass and ceramics, Berlin, , German. (Some 50 pages of photos and text of mid-20th Century Modern designs)

Szemere, Istvan & Zsuzsa: “Soroskorsok konyve IV,Kulonleges korsok, erdekes tortenetek“,History of special mugs, Hungary, 2015, Hungarian. (232 pages, most in full color. Focuses on a mixture of different time frames and different manufacturers and different technologies, including Budweiser, porcelain w/ lithopanes, Mettlach etched and PUG. Each stein has detailed information associated with the photo.)

Verster, A. J. G.: “Old European Pewter“,Per the author a non-technical overview of non-english (European) pewter, London, 1958, English. (80 pages of discussion of early pewter, plus 107 B/W plates of examples. Includes an extensive bibliography of pewter references.)

White, Ian McKibbin: “Glass Drinking Vessels from the Franz Sichel Collection“,Photos from an exhibition of the glass collected by Franz Sichel., , 1969, English. (387 B/W plates with 37pages of explanations of each plate plus 13 pages of history of glass.)

ARTISTS ———– ( Back To Top )

Duvignewu, Volker und Norbert Goetz: “Ludwig Hohlwein, 1874-1949, Kunstgewerbe und Reklamekunst“,The artwork of Hohlwein, Muenchener Stadtmuseum, 1996, German. (290 pages of color, black & white photos and drawings including text in German)

Schmoll, J.A. and Therese Thomas: “Heinrich Schlitt, 1849-1923“,Discussion and photos of the history and artwork of Schlitt, Mettlach, Germany, 1990, English/German. (143 pages of which 99 pages are discussion in both English and German. Balance of book consists of drawings, artwork, and steins many in color. Bi-lingual descriptions.)

Troll, Dr. Hildebrand, Direktor des Hauptstaatsarchives: “Otto Hupp, Meister der Wappenkunst 1859-1949“,, , 1984, . (Austellung des Bayerischen Hauptstaatsarchives. Muenchen)

AUCTIONS ———– ( Back To Top )

Fischer, Jurgen: “Sammlung Kurt Bosch“,Auction catalog of the collection of early ceramics of Helmut Bosch, Trappensee-Schlosschen, 1988, German. (225 pages covering 182 items for sale including description, approximate age, and price estimate. Primarily faience steins but a few early stoneware examples.All plates in full color.)

Fischer, Jurgen: “Suddeutsche Fayencen“,Auction catalog of faience from southern Germany, Trappensee-Schlosschen, 2003, German. (134 items in 151 pages of full color photos plus descriptions and estimated prices.)

Kroll, Pete: “Glasses, Mugs & Steins“,Miscellaneous breweriana auctions, , April 1991 +, English. (Auction catalogs including prices from 1991 through 2001)

Morton, Louis C: “Subasta de la Coleccion do Antiquedades Imperio“,Catalog listing including sale estimates of the auction, Mexico, 2002, Spanish. (156 pages of full color pictured items with descriptions and price estimates)

BEER ———– ( Back To Top )

Anderson, Will: “From Beer to Eternity“,, , 1987, . (The Stephen Green Press. Lexington, MA)

Anonymous: “Aus Liebe zum Bier“,, , 1868, . (Dortmunder Actien-Brauerei,1968.)

Anonymous: “Das Buch Vom Runden Bier“,, , 1979, . (Brauerei A. Hierlimann AG. Zurich)

Anonymous: “Bier, Wie Es Sich Gehaert“,, , , . (Seit 75 Jahren Dortmunder Ritter Bier.)

Bernay, Jochen; Brandenberg, Evelyne; Goelz, Annerose; Hofer, Inge; Lohberg, Stephan; Luzak, Brigit; Mueller-Schwalbach, Klaus; Redlich, Ursula; Rothe, Axel: “Das Grosse Lexikon vom Bier, und Seinen Brauereien“,, , , . (Scriptz Verlag. Stutgart.)

Bickerdyke, John: “The Curiousities of Ale and Beer“,, , 1889, . (Spring Books London)

Boehm, Ehrtfried: “Unser Bier“,An overview of beer culture in Germany, Steinbach-Verlag Hannover, 1968, German. (212 pages of B/W photos of brewing, artistry, etc.)

Jung, Hermann: “Bier, Kunst und Brauchtum“,, , 1966, . (Documenta-Verlag Eugene Schinkler. Dortmund-Wichlinghofen)

Lipp, Martin R. M.D.: “The I-Like-My-Beer-Diet“,, , 1984, . (M. Evans and Co., Inc. New York)

Merk, Gerhard; Sieber, Hannse: “Das Muenchner Bier“,, , 1991, . (Frisinge Verlag GmbH. Germany)

Obermaier, Gilbert: “Spiele, an Stammtisch und Theke“,, , 1992, . (Plenary Publications Int’l.)

Robertson, james D.: “The Connoisseur’s Guide to Beer“,, , 1984, . (Jameson Books. Ottawa, IL)

Sailer, Josef Benno: “Muenchner Bier Chronik“,, , 1928, . (Munchen, Bound photocopy.)

Stratton, Deborah: “Mugs and Tankards, A Collector’s Guide“,Primarily focused on British wares, interesting insight into beer & ale drinking, af few German steins, Great Britain, 1975, English. (144 pages, 175 illustrations)

BIBLIOGRAPHIES ———– ( Back To Top )

Anonymous: “Keramos“,, , , . (An Important Collection of Old, Rare and New Books on Oriental Art, including Books on Classical English, European and American Ceramics. Keramos. Ann Arbor, MI.)

Lowenstein, Jack G.: “A Stein Bibliography“,, , 1974, . (Princeton)

CATALOG ———– ( Back To Top )

Anonymous: “Steins: The Official Collector’s Guide to Anheuser Busch Steins“,, , 1993, . (Anheuser Busch, Inc.)

Anonymous: “Wissenswertes uber Glas (Find out about glass)“,Research work on the history of glass manufacture, , ca. 1965, German. (31 pages of typed text (presumably unpublished) discussion of glass blowing from the 1500s. Includes different techniques for manufacture and decoration. No photos.)

Anonymous: “Wilhelm Krumeich“,Fair copy off the internet, Manufacturer and wholesaler, Ransbach-Westerwald, ca. 1930, German. (5 pages of steins & punchbowls. Includes factory photo and 1 page terracotta plant holders, somehow connected to WEKARA.)

Anonymous: “Wick-Werk“,Original factory catalog including descriptions and prices, Hohr-Grenzhausen, 1964, German. (31 pages of B/W photos of steins and other pieces. Several pages of prices and descriptions of most pieces that are pictured)

Anonymous: “Wick-Werk“,Original copy of 1920’s stoneware POG steins including one page of Old German relief steins, , ca. 1925, German. (6 pages of images plus several of descriptions and prices. Stoneware POG or PUG and a page of old designs)

Anonymous: “Wick-Werk“,, Hohr-Grenzhausen, 1964, German. (Original factory catalog including descriptions and prices)

Anonymous: “Vereinigte Steinzeugfabriken von Hohr-Grenzhausen und Ransbach G.m.b.H, J.W. Remy“,Original copy, General price list of JW Remy wares for sale probably by the Ransbach company, Hoehr-Grenzhausen, ca. 1890, German. (2 pages of prices by category, not design, no photos)

Anonymous: “Unknown“,Original copy, missing cover pages. General price list of steinzeug u. elfenbein, , ca. 1910, German. (Model number listing of number 1 through 665, numbers 666 – 820 are blank by category, no photos)

Anonymous: “Steins: The Official Collector’s Guide to Anheuser Busch Steins“,, , 1993, . (Anheuser Busch, Inc.)

Anonymous: “Steigerwald“,Original copy of pictorial catalog of glass steins. Don’t know if manufacturer or wholesaler., Riodlingen, 1900, . (17 pages of images of blown glass steins including lids and separate pages of descriptions and prices.)

Anonymous: “Special-Preisliste von Eckhardt & Engler, Hoehr“,Original copy, advertisement of E &E stoneware. Also includes other manufacturers’ wares, Hoehr, ca. 1910, German. (12 pages of photos of wares for sale, including punchbowls, and other steins as well as a couple of pages of pressed glass steins.)

Anonymous: “Steingut-Fabrik Joh. Peter Thewalt, Hohr“,, Hohr, Pre 1890?, No text. (2 oversize pages of images of 95 items the company produced at that time of which 10 were mugs (steins with no lids?) Remainder were kitchenware items except for 13 items which are identified as toys, i.e. tiny examples of steins and pottery ware.)

Anonymous: “Sahm-Merkelbach G.M.B.H. Grenzhausen“,Glass steins, probably pre-1933, Koblenz, Hand written ca. 1920, German. (8 pages of images of decorated and lidded glass steins. Decorations are jugendstill designs. Also 2 pages of pewter decoration for lids.)

Anonymous: “Reinhold Merkelbach Steinzeugwerke“,Original copy of etched steins and related wares., , ca. 1930’s/1940’s, German. (16 pages of images of jugendstil and Holwein designs. Lamps, plaques, liquor jugs, pots, pitchers, & bartman jugs. Saltglazed cobalt or cologne brown colors)

Anonymous: “Preisliste Nr. 1, ‘Graublaues Westerwälder Steinzeug’ der Firma Wilhelm Gerharz, Ransbach-Westerwald“,This catalog was probably intended for dealers. Dealer previously had this with a cover identifying the manufacturer., Ransbach, 1938, German. (16 pages of blue showing typical wares of this period from the Westerwald.)

Anonymous: “Preisgekront auf der Internationalen Kunst- u. Industrie- ausstellung zu Coln 1865, Preis-Courant aus der Steinrohren-und Geschirrfabrik von J.A. Knodgen in Hohr, Nassau“,Catalog listing of wares from this company in this early period, Hohr, ca. 1865, German. (24 pages of images of sewage pipes and table wares. Interesting mix of items. Includes 3 pages of mugs.)

Anonymous: “Preis-Courant der Steinzeu- u. Thonwaaren-Fabrik Malerei U. Zinngiesserei“,Original copy, General price list of Reinhold Merkelbach wares of decorated containers and drinkware, Grenzhause u. Muenchen, Sept, 1890, German. (24 page listing of prices with model numbers 1 through 727, no photos)

Anonymous: “Preis-Courant B, Reinhold Merkelbach“,Original copy. Likely a factory outlet located in Munich, Grenzhausen-Muenchen, ca. 1900, German. (36 pages with stein photos, descriptions, & prices. Shown are most probably catalog numbers, rather than manufacturer mold numbers.)

Anonymous: “Musterbuch fur Zinnwaren“,Original copy, wares with pewter mounts or of pewter, Regensburg, ?, German. (66 double pages of photos including model numbers, descriptions, and capacities/sizes. Also has couple of pages of Historismus faiance steins plus some glass.)

Anonymous: “Mullenback u. Thewald, Hohr bei Coblenz, Abteilung Steingutwaren“,Catalog listing of wares from this company in this early period, Hohr, ca. 1870, German. (15 pages of images of sewage pipes, table ware, and other vessels.)

Anonymous: “Mettlach 1901, & 1899“,30 pages 1899 and 22 pages 1901 of images., , , . (Many items have prices penciled beside the item.)

Anonymous: “Merkelbach & Remy, Tonwaren- u. Steinzeugfabrik, Grenzhause bei Coblenz“,Short catalog of tablewares, canning jars and beer steins from stoneware and ivory stoneware, Grenzhausen,, , German.. (24 pages, 8 pages of photos of steins and related items with corresponding pages of prices. Decorations old German and Jugendstil motifs. Some 175 pieces shown.)

Anonymous: “Merkelbach & Remy Tonwaren- u. Steinzeugfabrik, Grenzhausen bei Coblenz“,Original copy, booklet including canning jars, and other drink wares. Not sure if retailer or manufacturer from this catalog., Grenzhausen?, ca. 1913, German. (Short catalog of tablewares, canning jars and beer steins from stoneware and ivory stoneware, Grenzhausen, , German. (24 pages, 8 pages of photos of steins and related items with corresponding pages of prices. Decorations old German and Jugendstil motifs. Some 175 pieces shown.))

Anonymous: “L. Lichtinger“,Quality copy of catalog of pewter designs combined with separate copy of printed descriptions and prices, Munich, ca. 1900, German. (26 pages of their designs primarily jugendstil with photos plus 16 pages of descriptions of variations and costs.)

Anonymous: “Kristallglas Fabrik Wilh. Steigerwald sel“,Catalog and price list of glass steins, Riodlingen, , 1905, German. (18 pages of plates of 12 or 9 images of decorated and lidded mostly blown glass steins. Combined with prices of approximately half of the pictured pieces. Many have Jugendstil design elements.)

Anonymous: “Emil Sahm,“,Original copy of pictorial catalog of glass and pottery steins & other wares. Don’t know if manufacturer or wholesaler., Grenzhausen, ca. 1915’s, German. (7 pages of descriptions and prices, plus 6 pages of glass steins, and 12 pages of pottery steins)

Anonymous: “Carl Bauer“,Original Lithographic poster of various pewter lid designs and costs, Munich, ca. 1900, German. (2 posters 15 1/2″ by 21” picturing different lid models and prices produced by this decorator and pewterer.)

Bruder Thannhauser: “Bruder Thannhauser, Kunstzingusswaaren, Fabrik und Malerei“,Original product catalog, Germany, ~1900, German. (17 pages including examples of pressed glass, pewter, stoneware, replacement lids)

Bruder Thannhauser: “Kunstzingusswaaren, Fabrik und Malerei“,Original product catalog, Germany, ~1900, German. (17 pages including examples of pressed glass, pewter, stoneware, replacement lids)

by company: “Marzi u. Remy“,Product catalog of steins available at that time, , 1960s?, German. (7 pages of color photos)

Catalog: “Rosskopf & Gerz, Hohr im Westerwald 1901-1914, 2nd copy“,Copy of old catalog photos, Freising, West Germany, 1982, English & German. (60 pages, mostly B&W stein photos)

Fries, Heribert; Gause Angelika; Reinhold, Harold: “Reinhold und August Hanke, Westerwalder Steinzeug, Historismus-Jugenstil“,, , 1986, . (Kreisverwaltung des Westerwaldkreis in Montabaur)

Old Catalogs: “Thewalt GmbH. Various years“,, , , .

Old Catalogs: “J. W. Remy, Hoehr-Grenzhausen“,Collection of various factory catalogs from several years, Hoehr, , . (Photocopies from various years. Fair xerox copy quality.)

REINHOLD HANKE: “Musterbuch der FABRIK“,Copied product catalog, Hohr bei Coblenz, Post-1884, German. (Some 107 pages of photos of stoneware products)

REINHOLD HANKE: “Reinhold Hanke, Musterbuch der FABRIK“,Copied product catalog, Hohr bei Coblenz, Post-1884, German. (Some 107 pages of photos of stoneware products)

Schulze, Heinrich & Kadach, Ernst: “Wilhelm Schiedt Hohlglas en gros“,Catalog of items wholesaled by this company plus Price list to accompany catalog, Leipzig, 1908, German. (142 pages of drawings of the liquid containers sold by this company. Includes liquor containers, steins, glass pokals, bowls, etc. 2 pages only of stoneware steins.)

Trier, Eduard u. Weyres, Willy: “Kunst des 19. Jahrhunderts im Rheinland“,Volume 5 section by Gisela Reineking von Bock, “Keramik: Sile und Technik, Manufakturen und Fabriken, Dusseldorf, 1981, German. (Pages 241 to 277 plus 4 pages of B/W pictures of steins. An article on technological improvements in design and manufacturing in the 1800s. Nice discussion of Rheinhold Hanke.)

Zeschwitz, Beate Dry v.: “Reinhold Merkelbach, Grenzhausen und Muenchen“,, , 1981, . (Verlag Dr. Graham Dry. Muenchen)

CERAMICS ———– ( Back To Top )

Anonymous: “deutsche keramik 82. westerwaldpreis“,, , , . (Keramik Museum Westerwald. Hoehr-Grenzhausen.)

Anonymous: “Royal Doulton Figures“,, , , . (Collectors Books Nos. 8, 10 and 11.)

Anonymous: “XII, Kunstausstellung“,, Hoehr-Grenzhausen, 1990, .

Anonymous: “Mutti Mud, Neue Keramik aus Daenemark“,, , 1984, . (Keramik Museum. Hoehr-Grenzhausen)

Boch, Gisela Reineking von: “Meister der Deutschen Keramik 1900 bis 1950“,, Koln, West Germany, 1978, .

Boch, Gisela Reineking von: “Steinzeug“,, , 1986, . (Kunstgewerbmuseum. Koeln)

Brach, Thorsten Schmidt; Schmutzler, Brigitte: “Meister Werke. 2000 Jahre Handwerke am Mittlrhei“,, , 1992, . (Hanwerkshammer Koblenz und Landesmuseum. Koblenz)

Camusso, Lorenzo and Bortone, Sandro: “Ceramics of the World, from 4000 B.C. to the Present“,History of ceramics, Milan, 2000, English. (399 pages, sections are devoted to ceramics from different parts of the world with many large color photos. A handful of early steins are pictured and discussed.)

George, Bruno; Reinhold, Dr. Harold: “Deutsche Keramik ’92 Westerwaldpreis“,, , 1992, . (Druckerei Hachenburg GmbH. Hachenburg)

Gertz, Prof. Dr. Ulrich; Lenz, Helmut: “Keramik, Die Sammlung der Nassauischen Sparkasse“,, , 1986, . (Neussauische Sparkasse. Wiesbaden)

Greimert, Hubert: “Ehrenpreis Deutche Keramik 1983“,, , 1983, . (Kreisverwaltung des Westerwaldkreises in Montabaur.)

Henkes, Karl-Rudolf; Walguny, Axel-Schmidt: “Giesla Schmidt-Reuther Keramisch Plastik“,, , 1986, . (Foerderkreis des Keramikmuseums Westerwald e.V. Montabaur.)

Henkes, Karl-Rudolf; Loehr, Dr. Thomas; Walguny, Axel Shmidt: “Zeitgenoessische Keramik der Sowjetunion“,, , 1984, . (Ministerium fuer Kultur der USSR)

Hildyard, Robin: “European Ceramics“,, , 1999, . (, V & A Publications)

Istvan, Erzsebet: “Volkstuemlich Keramik aus Ungarn“,, Universitaetzdruckerei Dr. C. Wolf & Sohn. Muenchen, 1985, .

Kingery, W.D.: “Ceramics and Civilization, vol II, Tecnology and Style“,, , 1986, . (The American Ceramic Society, Inc. Cincinnati, OH)

Klein, Adalbert: “5000 Years of Ceramics“,107 Masterpieces from the Hetjens-Museum Dusseldorf,, Dusseldorf, 1979, German/English. (300 pages of text and color plates describing the history and characteristics of ceramic pieces from around the world)

Naumann, Joachim: “Hetjens-Museum Deusseldorf Deutsches Keramikmuseum,“,, , 1994, . (Deusseldorf, Germany)

Pelke, Otto: “Deutsche Keramik 1900-1925“,, , 1984, . (Verlag Dry. Meunchen)

Thomas, Dr. Therese: “Keramik 6“,, , 1978, . (Buchverlag J. Buechel. Triesen/Liechtenstein)

Thorn, C. Jordan: “Handbook of Old Pottery and Porcelain Marks,“,, , 1947, .

CHARACTER ———– ( Back To Top )

Manusov, Dr. Eugene V. and Wald, Mike: “Character Steins, A Collectors guide“,, Cranbury, NJ, 1986, . (Cornwall Books.)

Manusov, Dr. Eugene V.: “Encyclopedia of Character Steins“,, , 1976, . (Wallace-Homestead.)

Mohr, R.H.: “Character Steins“,, , 1972, . (Rockford, IL XXXX. (First Edition))

CREUSSEN_KREUSSEN ———– ( Back To Top )

Fassbender, Josef: “Keramos, 139/140–93, Zeitschrift der Gesellschaft der Keramikfreunde.“,Detailed History of Creussen stoneware, Offenbach/Main, 1993, German. (288 pages mostly text although many b/w photos with 4-5 in color. Text is heavily notated.)

Klinge, Ekkart Dr.: “Creussener Steinzeug“,, , 1977, . (Kunstsammlunger der Vente. Coburg, 30 April – 5 Juni)

Lowenstein, J. G.: “Kreussen, Salt-Glazed Stoneware“,Scrapbook of items photos and texts about Creussen steins and other wares, , 1970, English. (Several hundred pages of notes, pictures, articles, etc. compiled by this collector.)

ENGLISH ———– ( Back To Top )

Howarth, Jack & Hildyard, Robin: “Joseph Kishere and the Mortlake Potteries“,A history of the potteries located in the Mortlake district of London in the late 19th century., Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2004, English. (151 pages of text and photos. The history tracks the career of J Kishere from his apprenticeship at Sanders’ Mortlake potteries to his own pottery in 1897. Photos include B&W as well as color images of many examples of the generally 2-color stoneware produced by these small potteries. Book focusses on Kishere’s development of the sprigged hunting jug.)

FAIENCE ———– ( Back To Top )

Aichele, Frieder: “Fayence-Krug aus der Sammlung Dr. Konrad Strauss“,Auction catalog of faience steins from southern Germany, Stuttgart, 1983, German. (127 pages of 57 faience steins with B/W photos and descriptions.)

Anonymous: “Kunersberger Fayencen, “Muffelbrand und Scharfes Feuer”“,250 years of faiance from Kunersbert, Memmingen, Germany, 1995, German. (252 pages. 118 pages of history and analysis of pottery from this area and balance a color catalog of wares)

Barnighausen, Bettina & Hendrik: “Abtsbessinger Fayencen“,, History and overview of faience wares from the Abtsbessinger factory, Leipzig, 1997, German. (186 pages with 53 pages of history of the area and the company, 95 pages of color photos and descriptions, and several pages of sketches and marks.)

Bauche, Ulrich: “Lissabon-hamburg fayenceimport fur den Norden“,Catalog of wares of Faiance steins manufactured in Portugal and exported to Northern Europe, Hamburg, 1996, German. (72 pages of text and photos in color and B/W focused on faience steins made in Portugal for northern Europe.)

Bauer, Margrit: “Europaische Fayencen“,Catalog of examples of faience from the 16 through the 17th centuries in Frankfurt Museum., Frankfurt, 1977, German. (257 pages of photos and text on Faience pieces in the museum. Many color examples)

Bayer, Hans-Wolfgang: “Muffelbrand und Scharfes Feuer“,250 years of faience from Kunersberg, Weissenhorn, Bavaria, 1995, German. (252 pages with extensive contributions from famous historians about the products from the Kunersberg area, including many faience steins. Pictures 160 items (mostly steins) in color with descriptions and base markings.)

Bosch, Helmut: “Die Neurnberger Hausmaler“,Enameled decorations on glass and faience from the Baroque period, Munich, 1984, German. (598 pages, many photos, mostly b&W. Most photos have documentation associated. Several famous artists are biographied. A highly detailed reference book.)

Bosch, Helmut: “German Faience Jugs and Tankards of the 17th and 18th Centuries“,History, technology, hausmaler, factories devoted to faience. Pictures of 2 major US collections, Mainz a. Rhein, 1983, German/English. (228 pages, picturing 95 faience pieces in full-page color photos)

Danz, Walter: “Fayencen“,German manufactue from the State Galeri Moritzburg, , , German. (6 page introduction and 32 full-page B/W photos with descriptions of faiance pieces from around Germany)

Hiersemann, Karl W.: “Deutsche Fayence und Porzellan Hausmaler, Volume 1“,An extensive treatise on expert German decorators on both faience and porcelain., Leipzig, 1925, German. (249 pages of extensively footnoted historical text including photos. The first 106 pages focus on faience and the rest covers porcelain. This is Vol. 1 of a 2-volume work.)

Imber, Diana: “Collecting European Delft and Faience“,History of tin-enamel wares of Europe, London, 1968, English. (140 pages of text and photos of examples from European countries by chapter and history of each.)

Kademann, Inge: “Deutsche Fayencen“,, , , . (Im Museum des Kunsthandwerkes Leipzig Grassimuseum.)

Klein, Adalbert: “Neuernberger Fayencen“,, , 1965, . (Franz Schnerkluth Verlag. Darmstadt)

Langer, Dr. Hermann: “Osterreichische Fayencen“,, , 1993, . (Heilbronner Kunst und Aukionhaus. Dr. Jurgen Fischer Aukion.)

Langer, Hermann: “Osterreichische Fayencen“,Detailed history of faience development and production in what is now Austria, Munich, 1988, German. (252 pages of text and photos, many color discussing regional difference and known artists and companies.)

Nagel, Gert: “Battenberg Antiquitaten-Kataloge Fayencen“,History of Faience in Germany, Munich, 1977, German. (159 pages on development, locales, artistry, and examples. Many photos in B/W, few color.)

Nagel, Gert: “Fayencen von Gert Nagel“,A loose-leaf resource book on faience steins, Germany, 1977, German. (Approximately 107 pages of copied photos of faience steins, 358 photos including estimated prices of the period)

Pisutova, Irena: “Fajansa (Faience)“,Early ceramic art from Slovenia, Tatran, Bratislava, 1981, Czech?. (373 pages including 293 B/W and color plates with descriptions of early Slovakian faience.)

Simmermacher, Rene: “Fayencen 16.-18.Jahrhundert“,Volume 4 of series of auction/retail sales of Faience wares with prices, Zurich, 1988, German. (36 pages with 2 photos and descriptions per page of various wares. Many steins.Some color plates)

Stoehr, August: “Deutche Fayencen und Deutches Steingut“,Library of faience and pottery for the art and antique collector, Wurzburg, 1920, German. (590 pages of text and B/W photos with sections discussing the designs and products from the many towns in Germany in the 18th century.)

Vogt, Johannes und Peter: “Fayence und Steinzeug“,, , , . (Muenchen.)

Vogt, Johannes und Peter: “Fayence und Steinzeug aus vier Jahrhunderten“,, , , . (Muenchen.)

Zeh, Ernst: “Hanauer Fayence“,History of German ceramics beginning with faience from Hanau, Hanau, 1913, reprint 1978, German. (240 pages including several sections on peoples, factory marks, and detailed history of the primary Hanau faience factory.)

Ziffer, Alfred: “Malerei und Feuerkunst, Fayencen der Sammlung Neuner“,, , 2005, . (Edition MINERVA, Munich, Germany)

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Kaufmann, Henry J.: “Pennsylvania Dutch American Folk Art“,, , 1946, . (Dover Publications, Inc. New York)

Schlee, Ernst: “German Folk Art“,, , 1980, . (Kodansa International Ltd. Tokyo, New York and San Francisco)

GLASS ———– ( Back To Top )

Adelerova, Dr. Phil. Alena: “Moser“,, , 1991, . (Glasrevue. July)

Anonymous: “Masterpieces of Germanic Glass, 15th – 19th Centuries, The John Nelson Bergstrom Art Center and Museum“,Collections from Ernst Mahler, Corning Museum of Glass, and the Chicago Art Institute., USA, 1979, English. (77 pages, many B&W photos, a few color)

Brooks, John A.: “Glass“,, , , . (Camden House. London.)

Dadischen Landesmuseum Karlsruhe: “Edles altes Glas, Die Sammlung Heinrich Heine“,Glass collection of Heinrich Heine, Germany, 1971, German. (183 pages, 300 B&W and color photos of cut glass)

Denis, Hans: “Vitrum, Geschichte und Geschichten um Glas“,Primer of glass from Roman times to present, Munich, 1976, German. (67 pages composed of several chapters devoted to technology and styles of glass to 1975.)

Dolz, Renate: “Antiquitaten Glaser“,Beautiful glass containers and figures from old to today., Muenchen, 1972, German. (154 pages of sketches and text with 24 pages of B & W photos covering glass from early times.)

Drahotova, Text by Olga: “European Glass“,Ancient Glass hollow-ware (drinking vessels) to mid-20th Century, London, 1983, English. (232 pages of text and photos in B/W and color. Segregated by periods.)

Fuchs, Ludwig F.: “Die Glaskunst Im Wandel Der Jartausende“,, , 1956, . (Franz Schneekluth Verlag. Darmstadt)

Gardner, Paul Vickers: “Glass“,, , 1979, . (The Smithsonian Institute.)

Gardner, Paul Vickers, Prepared by the Cooper-Hewitt Museum: “Glass, The Smithsonian Illustrated Library of Antiques“,Examples of glass from the archives of the Smithsonian Museum, , 1979, English. (127 pages, with 31 color plates and 99 B/W photos from BC era to present with much focus on American glass working.)

Grimm, Claus: “Glück und Glas, Zur Kulturgeschichte des Spessartglases“,Focus on historical glass using old Masters paintings to enhance our knowledge, Munich, 1984, German. (396 pages, mostly text although many color plates of old oil paintings indicating styles of the corresponding period.)

Hartshorne, Albert: “Antique Drinking Glasses, A Pictorial History of Glass Drinking Vessels“,Summation of ancient and early glass making,, New York, 1968, English. (490 pages, 433 illustrations including 67 full-page illustrations)

Hasse, Gisela: “Lausitzer Glas“,, , 1987, . (Museum fur Kunsthandwerk. Dresden)

Hasse, Gisela: “Saechsisches Glas“,, , 1988, . (Klinkhardt & Biermann. Muenchen)

Hollingworth, Jane: “Collecting Decanters, Christie’s International Collectors Series“,First book to focus on Glass decanters from Romans to present., England, 1980, English. (128 pages with many photos in color and B/W plus sketches of other types of decanters. Book covers early to England, Europe, and American glass.)

Honey, W.B.: “English Glass“,, , 1946, . (Bracken Books.London)

Hume, Ivor Noel: “Glass in Colonial Williamsburg’s Archeological Collections“,, , 1969, . (The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Williamsburg, VA)

Katona, Imre: “Beakers, Cups, Goblets, Nineteenth Century Glass in the Budapest Museum of Applied Arts“,A brief history of glass with focus on 19th century europe. Special attention is given to Hungarian glass., Hungary, 1978, English. (96 pages broken into three sections. The first section briefly covers the history of glass blowing in 39 pages. The second section consists of itemized descriptions of each plate. Section three contains 48 color plates of beakers and goblets that are contained in the Budapest Museum.)

Kovacek, Michael, Glass Gallery, Vienna: “Glass of Four Centuries,“,Detailed glass catalog divided into 13 groups with introductory articles. To help identifying glass engravings, Vienna, Austria, 1985, English. (403 pages of which the majority are full color photos with descriptions)

Kunz, Marlin: “3000 Jahre Glaskunst“,, , 1981, . (Kunstmuseum. Luzen und Autoren.)

Langhamer, Antonin and Pekar, Ladislav: “Bohemian Crystal“,, , 1991, . (Glassexport, Ltd. Prague)

Lloyd, Ward: “Investing in Georgian Glass“,Covers the high end art glass of the Georgian period approximately 1714 to 1811., Great Britain, 1969, English. (160 pages filled with pages and descriptions of B&W photos plus 16 plates of full color photos)

Lloyd, Dan Klein-Ward: “The History of Glass“,From Roman glass to current, New York, 1984, English. (287 pages, 275 color & 50 b&W photos)

Mariacher, Giovanni: “Glass from Antiquity to the Renaissance“,Discussion of the history of glass, Milan, 1970, English. (157 pages containing 72 full-color plates. Discussion continues throughout the book.)

Middlemas, Keith: “Antique Glass in Color“,History of colored glass from Roman times through Art Nouveau/Art Deco period., Netherlands, 1971, English. (120 pages with approximately 80 pages in full color, including several chapters on German glass.)

Moore, N. Hudson: “Old Glass, European and American“,Two parts, 1 on European: Chapter 1: The Art of Glass-Making, Following chapters on specific manufacturers or areas. 2. American Glass: several chapters on manufacturers, New York, 1924, English. (394 pages, 223 Illustrations and photos)

Neuwirth, Waltraud: “Glas 1905-1925 Band 1 u. 2, vom Jugendstil zum Art Deco“,A 2-volume catalog containing many examples of Austrian glass from the period 1905 to 1925., Wein, 1985, German & English. (Vol. 1 is 336 pages of 84 color plates, 327 B/W illustrations, 36 catalog numbers. Vol. 2 240 pages of 10 color illustrations, 160 B/W illustrations and 129 catalog numbers.)

Pazaurek, Gustav E./von Philippovich, Eugen: “Glaser der Empire- und Biedermeierzeit“,Glass from the 19th century including many of the master glass artists of the period with examples of both cut and enameled glass., Germany, 1967, German. (432 pages of text and photos explaining many of the different techniques of glass decorating. Most examples reside in private collections.)

Pesatova, Zuzana: “Bohemian Engraved Glass“,Bohemian cut and engraved glass, history from the end of the 16th century to the 1960’s, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1968, English. (61 pages of text.130 plates)

Peterson, Arthur G., PhD.: “400 Trademarks on Glass“,, Gas City, IN 46933, 1992, . (L-W Book Sales, . Seventh Printing.)

Phillips, Edited by Phoebe: “The Encyclopedia of Glass, 1987 Ed.“,A basic reference work, covering from c1500 BC to present, Has extensive bibliography of 500 books and articles, Great Britain, 1981, English. (320 pages, 400 illustrations in color & B/W)

Pitroff, Kurt: “Reise und Lebensberichte deutsch-boehmisher Glashaendler“,, , 1991, . (Georg Hoeltl. Austria)

Pittrof, Kurt: “Dominik Biemann, Boehmischer Glasgraveur des Biedermeier“,A study of the work of master glass-cutter Dominik Biemann from Bohemia, Stuttgart, 1993, German. (180 pages of text and plates. The first 52 pages cover his history, region history, and family history. The balance of the book consists of high quality B/W photos of examples of his work.)

Riedel, Claus Joseph and Urbancova, Jana: “Reidel since 1657“,, , 1991, . (Austria,)

Rogers, Frances & Beard, Alice: “5000 years of Glass“,A basic history of the development of glass., New York, 1937, English. (303 pages of text, linecuts and halftone reproductions of photograghs from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.)

Ruckert, Rainer: “Die Glassammlung des Bayerischen Nationalmuseums Munchen, Vol. 1 & 2“,Pictorial and descriptive book on the collection of old glass held in the Bavarian National Museum., Munich, 1982, German. (Mostly color plates of some 1000 glass pieces from around the world are shown with descriptions of each. Combined they have 372 pages of descriptions and 330 pages of photos.)

Savage, George: “Glass, Pleasures and Treasures“,A comprehensive introduction to 4000-year old tradition of glass-making., Germany, 1965, English. (128 pages, 32 pages in color and 100 in B&W)

Seyfert, Ingeborg: “Einlandung zie einer besennlichen glasgeschichtlichen Wanderung“,, , 1990, . (Linberg)

The Corning Museum of Glass: “Czechoslovakian Glass, 1350-1980“,Glass history from 1350 to 1980., USA, 1981, English. (176 pages, many photos)

The Corning Museum of Glass: “Journal of Glass Studies, Vol 1, 1959“,Articles by several different authors/researchers on glass from early Crete to Japan to England., Corning, NY, 1959, English. (135 pages from 12 contributors with historical discussion and B/W images.)

The Corning Museum of Glass: “Glass Drinking Vessels, from the Strauss Collections“,From the collections Jerome Strauss and the Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation, NY, 1955, English. (140 pages of text & B/W photos explaining the pieces in this collection.)

Truit, R. & D.: “Mary Gregory Glassware. (1880-1990)“,, , 1992, . (Beach Brothers Printing Inc. Rockville, MD.)

Trux, Elisabeth M.: “Emailbemaltes Glas, Romer und barockes Farbglas, Mainfrankisches Museum, Wurzburg“,Enameled glass, romers and baroque colored glas, Wurzburg, 1993, German. (150 pages of photos and descriptions of 88 pieces from 1600s to mid-20th century.)

Victoria & Albert Museum: “Bohemian Glass“,London exhibition of Czech glass all belonging to the Museum of Ind Art in Prague, London, England, 1965, English. (45 pages, 11 pages of discussion, 45 illustrations, B/W)

Vlcek, Prof. Dr. Tomas: “Das Bohemisch Glas, 1700-1950“,Indepth work on Bohemian Glass from 1700 to 1950, Passauer Glasmuseum Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1950, German.. (Seven volumes focusing on different ages of glass-making sponsored by the Passauer Glasmuseum. A lot of text discussing the characteristics of the age combined with many color examples. Vol. 1: Baroque, Rococo, Classical ages. 112 pages; Vol. 2: Empire, Biedermeier, late Rococo. 224 pages; vol. 3: Historismus. 220 pages; vol. 4: Jugendstil in Bohemia. 312 pages; vol. 5.: Jugendstil in Bavaria & Schleswig. 86 pages; vol. 6: Art Deco, Modern. 138 pages; vol. 7: bibliography and notes. 92 pages.)

von Lichtenbert, Paul: “Glasgravuren des Biedermeier, Dominik Biemann und Zeitgenossen“,Examples and text showcasing many examples of glass engraving by Dominik Biemann (1800-1857), Graz & Dusseldorf, 2004, German. (319 pages. Photos of various glass pieces cut by Biemann, including how his styles evolved throughout his career. Most photos B/W with a few in color. Second section details examples of his well-known contemporaries. Excellent reference book. Includes a 2-page summary in english)

von Kerssenbrock-Krosigk, Dedo: “Rubinblas des ausgehenden 17. und des 18. Jahrhunderts“,Red glass from the 17th and 18th centuries, includes tankards and other kitchen glasswares., Mainz a. Rhein, 2001, German. (Full size book of 285 pages. 440 pieces are pictured with descriptions. First 127 pages text of history of glass and explanations of different types. 24 pages of references.)

von Saldern, Axel: “Glass, 500 B.C. to A.D. 1900“,The Hans Cohn Collection, LA, CA, primarily Eastern-Med, Roman, and Islamic glass, plus large number of Venetian and German, West-Germany, 1980, English & German. (288 pages, 329 B&W illustrations and 36 color plates)

Weiss, Gustav. Translated by Janet Seligman: “the book of Glass“,Translation of the earlier edition of book titled Ullstein Glaserbuch., Berlin/London, 1966/1971 Translation, English. (354 pages of discussion and color photos of many museum pieces of drinking vessels dating from Roman times to early 20th Century.)

Weiss, Gustav, Eine Kultur- und Technikgeschichte des Glases: “Ullstein Glaserbuch“,Discussion and photos of glass history, Frankfurt, 1979, German. (348 pages of discussion and color photos of many museum pieces of drinking vessels dating from Roman times to early 20th Century.)

GOLF ———– ( Back To Top )

Sprung, Shirley & Jerry: “Decorative Golf Collectibles“,Collector’s Information & Current Prices including steins, USA, 1991, English. (159 pages, many photos most in color)

HISTORY ———– ( Back To Top )

Anonymous: “Grenzhausen, Westerwald-Rhein“,, , 1920, . (Druckerei Hassinger. Grenzhausen)

Aronson, Theo: “The Kaisers“,Detailed history of the Kaisers of Germany from 1871 to 1918, Great Britain, 1971, English. (276 pages, 12 pages of photos of the families.)

Bertram, Werner: “A Royal Recluse, Memories of Ludwig II of Bavaria“,, , 1936, . (Martin Herpich & Son. Munich)

Blunt, Wilfrid: “The Dream King, Ludwig II of Bavaria“,History of Ludwig’s reign, London, 1970, English. (264 pages with many full-color photos. Detailing his life from birth to mysterious death.)

Fries, Heribert: “Alt Hoehr-Grenzhausen“,, , 1986, German. (selbstverlag Hoehr-Grenzhausen)

Klauser, Heinrich: “Lexikon, Deutscher Herrscher und Fuerstenhaeuser“,, , 1982, . (Kiesel Verlag. Salzburg, Austria)

Littlefield, Henry Wilson, PhD.: “New Outline-History of Europe 1815-1944“,, , 1944, . (Barnes & Noble, Inc. New York)

Mayen, Klaus-Dieter: “Tongraeber im Westerwald“,Clay mining and working in the Westerwald, , 1985, .

McIntosh, Christopher: “The Swan King, Ludwig II of Bavaria“,, , 1986, . (, Robin Clark, Ltd. London)

JUGENDSTIL ———– ( Back To Top )

Arnoldsche: “Jakob Julius Scharvogel, Keramiker des Jugendstils“,History of Scharvogel factory, Stuttgart, 2013, German with English summary. (160 pages, 196 illustrations with 92 full color. Detailed history of the company including many of the artists that did work for it. Several steins are also pictured. Summary is 15 pages in English.)

Erlebach, Juergen; Schimanski, Juergen; Schmidt, H. M.: “Westerwalder Steinzeug Die Neue Aera“,, , , .

Julian, Philippe: “The Triumph of Art Nouveau, Paris Exhibition 1900“,Overview of the 1900 Paris Exhibition, presenting many photos of the pavilions, decorations, and art of the show., London, England, 1974, English. (214 pages devoted to describing the beauty and art of the show. Many drawings, paintings, bulding images, and more of the show. A few images are in full color. Nothing on either stoneware or steins. Good historical overview of the times.)

Schimanski, Jurgen: “Westerwalder Steinzeug des Jugenstils Braun geflammt und grau gesalzen“,Extensive book on art deco artists, art, and manufacturers of the Westerwald, Hoehr-Grenzhausen, March, 2011, German. (312 pages focused on the artists and many manufacturers of the area.Divided into 3 sections: the history (30 pages); the artists and manufacturers (200 pages); and a copy of the model book for Reinhold Merkelbach (80 pages).)

Schimpf, Helga und Sigurd: “Westerwalder Steinzeug Jugendstil und Werkbund“,An important pictorial review of the jugendstil collection and donation to Hohr-Grenzhausen Stoneware Museum, Hohr-Grenzhausen, ~2008, German. (280 pages. Nearly every page shows one stein page-size in color. Includes manufacturers and designers when known.)

MANUFACTURERS ———– ( Back To Top )

Fries, Heribert; Gause Angelika; Reinhold, Harold: “Reinhold und August Hanke, Westerwalder Steinzeug, Historismus-Jugenstil“,, , 1986, . (Kreisverwaltung des Westerwaldkreis in Montabaur)

Zezschwitz, Intro by Beate Dry-v.: “R. Merkelbach, Spezialpreisliste 1905“,History of company including many photos of their steins. Includes a lot of detail on artists contributing to their designs, Munich, 1981, German. (126 pages, photos in B&W.)

Zezschwitz, Beate Dry v.: “Rosskopf & Gerz, Stoneware Factory“,, , 1982, . (Verlag Dry. Muenchen)

Zezschwitz, Beate Dry v.: “R. Merkelbach, Grenzhausen und Muenchen“,, , 1981, . (Verlag Dr. Graham Dry. Muenchen)

MAP ———– ( Back To Top )

Anonymous: “Pharus-Plan Berlin“,Detailed map of city of Berlin in 1902, Berlin, 1902 reprint, German. (approximately 35″ x 36” map in partial color)

MARKS ———– ( Back To Top )

Barber, Edwin Atlee, PH.D.: “Marks of American Potters“,Extensive work on marks of american potters, L.I, NY, ca. 1980, English. (174 pages of discussion including images of 1000 potters’ marks and examples of rare American wares.)

Chaffers, Wm.: “Marks & Monograms on European and Oriental Pottery & Porcelain, 13th Ed.“,A general yet extensive work including discussion of areas as well as marks, USA, 1946, English. (1095 pages)

Cushion, J. P.: “Handbook of Pottery & Porcelain Marks“,3850 marks, primarily Great Britain, although Japan, China, and Europe are covered, Great Britain, 1980, English. (272 pages)

Cushion, J.P.: “Pocket Book of German Ceramic Marks. And those of other Central European Countries“,Book on central european marks, categorized by city, based on knowledge in England at the time, Great Britain, 1961, English. (184 pages)

DeBolt, Gerald: “DeBolt’s Dictionary of American Pottery Marks–Whiteware & Porcelain“,Brief discussion of early american pottery focusing on Whiteware including porcelain followed by hundreds of manufacturers’ marks, Paducah, Kentucky, 1994, English. (288 pages, divided into several specific sections. Principle American marks, miscellaneous American marks, dating characteristics, 25 page reprint of a portion of Jervis’ 1897 Marks Book.)

Kovel, Ralph M. and Terry H.: “Dictionary of Marks–Pottery and Porcelain“,American, English, & European Porcelain, USA, 1953, English. (278 pages, 5,000 marks)

Kowalsky, Arnold A. & Dorothy E.: “Encyclopedia of Marks 1780-1980“,Primarily American & English marks on Earthenware, Ironstone, and Stoneware, Pennsylvania, 1999, English. (688 pages with detailed information on different manufacturers including their marks)

Lehner, Lois: “Lehner’s Encyclopedia of U.S. Marks on Pottery, Porcelain & Clay“,Hardback edition of American Potteries and their marks, Kentucky, 1988, English. (634 pages of information covering more than 1900 companies wih over 8,000 marks, logos, and symbols.Does not include Canadian or Mexican manufacturers. Listings by alphabetical by company with company information included. Covers 1800s to current.)

Prime,, William C. LLD.: “Pottery and Porcelain of All Times and nations“,Tables of Factories and Artists marks, New York, 1878, English. (531 pages, POOR CONDITION)

Roentgen, Robert E.: “Deutsche Porzellanmarken von 1710 bis heute“,Marks of German porcelain manufacturers from 1710 to 1994, including brief company descriptions and years used, Regenstauf, Deutschland, 2007, German. (328 pages of manufacturers marks, B&W)

Stara, D.: “Pewter Marks of the World“,Touch marks from 20 countries, nearly 2000 marks, Czechoslovakia, 1977, English Translation. (260 pages,1960 marks)

Zimmermann, E.: “Graesse Feuhrer fur Sammler von Porzellan, Fayence, etc.“,Marks of European Faience, Stoneware, Porcelain manufacturers, Berlin, 1915, German. (384 pages,292 pages of manufacturers marks)

MISCELLANEOUS ———– ( Back To Top )

Anonymous: “Das Kannebakerland“,Collection of articles on the history of Pot baker region of Germany, Bad Ems, 1929, German. (20 pages of text and few poor quality B/W photos. Written in old German script. Each chapter has a different author.)

Anonymous: “Russian Silver Wares of the XVII Cent to the beginning of the XX Century in the State Hermitage Collection“,, , 1977, Russian. (286 pages. Mostly color photos of Russian silver, Text in Russian Cyrillic script.)

Anonymous: “WS Express, 75 Jahre Werner Sahm-Rastal“,Company newsletter re: life of Werner Sahm, Hohr-Grenzhausen, 1996, German. (6 newspaper pages focused on the life of Werner Sahm and his accomplishments by his 75th birthday.)

Anonymous: “Treasures and Rarities“,, , 1971, . (The Walters Art Gallery. Lund Humphries. London)

Anonymous: “Those Strange German Ways“,, , 1963, . (Atlantik-Brueke. Hamburg)

Anonymous: “Taverns of Yesterday“,, , 1960, . (C. Schmidt and Sons, Inc. Philadelphia)

Anonymous: “Schoene Alte Biertrinkgefasse“,, , , . (Die Sammlung der Brauerei Huerlimann AG.)

Anonymous: “Munchener Bier-Chronik, Nach urfundlichen Quellen bearbeitet von Josef Benno Sailer“,History of Munich Breweries, Munich, 1929, German. (118 pages of text and B/W images, many of which were done by Sailer the artist. Text is in old German Script. Many signed and unsigned sketches.)

Anonymous: “Kannenbaekerstadt Hoehr-Grenzhausen“,, , , .

Anonymous: “DieWandmalerein im Ratskeller zu Wiesbaden“,, , 1988, . (Wiesbaden)

Anonymous: “Der Neuhof-Bote“,, , 1975, . (Gutsschaenke Neuhof. Goetzenhain)

Anonymous: “Der Doemensianer, Historische Trinkgefasse fur Werner Sahm-Rastal mahe als ein Hobby“,Magazine reprint of Werner Sahm collection of steins, , 1982, German. (6 pages of text and color photos of described beer steins residing in his collection)

Anonymous: “Das Octoberfest“,, , 1985, . (Bruckmann. Muenchen)

Bauer, Cornelius DR.; Gangolea, Cornelia;Munteanu, Dan; Sedler, Irmgard: “Guide Book, Museum of Folk Technology“,, , 1986, .

Bauman, Werner: “Euler“,, , 1983, . (Verlag der Buchhandlung Reuffel.)

Beard, Joseph: “Historic Jahreskrüge and Their Prices,“,, , 2006, .

Beurle, Christian Dr.; Krainer, Josef Dr.; Ludwin, Mag. Siegfried: “Humpen, Kreuge, Glaser“,, , 1985, . (Katalog des NO Landesmuseums, Neue Folge, Nr. 159. Wie)

Bisang, Rudolf M.: “The Rene von Schleinitz Collection of the Milwaukee Art Center“,, , 1980, . (The University of Wisconsin Press.)

Camusso, Lorenzo and Bortone, Sandro: “CERAMICS OF THE WORLD, FROM 4000 B.C. TO THE PRESENT“,Historical review of ceramics industry from early Egyptian times to present., New York, 1992, English. (399 pages in large format including many photos and sketches. All are full color and many plates are full page. Each period was discussed by separate authors from around the world. Many steins and stein-related items are shown and covered.)

Dimsdale, June: “Steins and Prices“,, , 1970, . (Old World Antiques. Kansas City)

Elliott, Susan K. and Samara, J. Kevin: “Official Club Directory and Price Guide to Limited Edition Collectibles, First Edition“,, , 1994, . (, House of Collectibles. New York. January)

Fitzjohn,, G.J. Monson- B.Sc, F.R.Hist.S.: “Drinking Vessels of Bygone Days“,Historical stories of specific early drinking vessels, London, England, 1927, English. (144 pages with several illustrations)

Fleming, John and Honour, Hugh: “Dictionary of the Decorative Arts“,, , 1977, . (Harper and Row, Publishers Inc. New York)

Fry, Plantagenet Somerset: “The World of Antiques“,History of collecting, including how to identify genuine pieces, how auction houses work, glass, furniture, porcelain, silver, Italy, 1971, English. (142 pages, 140 illustrations, 26 in color)

Gilchrist, Brenda for The Smithsonian Museum: “Pottery, Compiled for the Cooper-Hewitt Museum“,A history of the development of pottery/earthenware beginning from early times., USA, 1981, English. (128 pages. Many photos and drawings of different forms from Greek times to modern. Several examples of early steins.)

Gruhl, Jim; Kirsner, Gary: “The Stein Book“,, , 1984, . (Glentiques, Ltd.)

Guernsey’s: “Auction: The Beer Stein Collection of Dr. Zahrendt,“,, New York, 1986, English. (Catalog listing of some 570 items, 76 pages of steins including realized prices)

Hars, Eva: “Zsolnay“,A Janue Pannonius Muzeum Muveszeti Kiadvanyai Publication., Budapest, 1988, .

Heinz, Klaus: “Kulmbacher Daubenkruege“,, , , . (MNG Verlag & Herstellung Norbert Goebel. Bamberg.)

Horowitz,, Joe MD: “Figural Tobacco Jars, An Introduction and Illustrated Guide to Values“,Tobacco jars, history, makers & marks, valuation, categories of jars, USA, 1994, English. (134 pages, primarily B&W and color photos)

Hunter-Stiebel, Penelope; et.al.: “Hesse, A Princely German Collection“,An exhibition by the Portland Art Museum of the collection of Hessian Princes and family’s artifacts contained in their museums dating back from recent times to the early 1500s., Portland, OR, 2006, English. (280 pages. Many photos in color are pictured of the collection. Included is a period history of the forces at work through the centuries. History and importance of the family ancestors is recounted. A few valuable beer steins and other types of valuable drinking vessels with brief explanation are shown.)

Jamieson, Ian; Johnson, Hugh: “The Consise Atlas of German Wine“,, , 1986, . (Mitchell Beazley Publishers. London)

Johnson, LTC. (Ret.) Thomas M. and Whitman, Thomas T.: “Collecting the Edged Weapons of Imperial Germany Vol. I“,, , 1988, . (Johnson Reference Books. Fredericksburg VA.)

Jordan, Charles and Donna: “The Official 1988 Price Guide to Antiques and Collectables“,, , 1988, . (The House of Collectables. New York)

Julian, Philippe: “The Triumph of Art Nouveau, Paris Exhibition 1900“,A detailed overview of the 1900 Paris Exposition, focussing on the encroachment of Art Nouveau design., Great Britain, 1974, English. (216 pages of discussion by category of artistic style, architecture of various materials. Nothing on stoneware or steins although contains general information on the Art Nouveau movement.)

Keramikmuseum Westerwald: “Drinck Mich Aus Und Schenck Mich Ein; Trinkgefasse aus funf Jahrhunderten, Rastal Collection of Historic Drinking Vessels, Copy 2“,Includes Faience, porcelain, stoneware, glass, Hohr-Grenzhausen, 1991, English & German. (147 pages, mostly photos & illustrations)

Klein, A: “Rheinisches Steinzeug“,an article reprint from “Berichte der Deutschen Keramischen Gesellschaft” Vol 43, , ca. 1966, . (6 pages of text and B/W photos of early stoneware steins from the 15th into the 20th century.)

Klesse, Prof. Dr. Brigitte: “Kleinodien aus dem Kunstgewerbemuseum der Stadt Koeln“,, , 1976, .

Kovel, Ralph and Terry: “Kovel’s Antiques and Collectables price List 1988“,, , 1988, . (Crown Publishers, Inc. New York)

Kovel, Ralph and Terry: “Kovel’s Guide to Selling Your Antiques & Collectables“,, , 1987, . (Crown Publishers, Inc. New York)

Kovel, Ralph and Terry: “Kovel’s Bottles Price List“,, , 1987, . (Crown Publishers, Inc. New York)

Leab, Daniel J. and Katherine: “The Auction Companion“,, , 1981, . (Harper & Row. New York)

Lowenstein, jack G.: “Protecting Your Collection“,, , 1971, . (The Stein Standard. New York. October)

Maskell, Alfred: “Ivories“,Ivory carvings including steins, Japan, 1966, 1st Ed.Reprint of original 1915 edition, English. (551 pages, 257 illustrations with 89 full page, B&W)

Mausz, Manfred v,: “Volksbank Westerwald 1991“,, , 1992, . (Ransbach. Baumbach)

McClelland, J. Thomas: “Job-Jumping Through Life: Termite’s Memoir“,Memoir of Tom McLelland’s life, Tecumseh, MI, 2016, English. (354 pages reviewing the various ages of Tom, including his early years, SCI years, and later years.)

Mcdowell, Bart: “Gypsies, Wanderers of the World“,Composed by National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C., 1970, English. (215 pages, many pages of full-color photos outlining the life of the Gypsies)

McNally, Francis: “Improved System of Geography“,, , 1870, . (Atlas. A. S. Barnes and Co. Boston)

Muck, Walter: “Oktoberfest Kruge“,Beer steins of Octoberfest, 1976-1990, Germany, 1991, German. (143 pages, full color photos of Octoberfest and myriads of other Octoberfest related steins. Includes information on artists and manufacturers and lid data as well.)

Mueck, Walter: “Bierkruege Bayerischer Brauerien“,, , 1986, . (Stratumnovum Verlag. Germany)

Mueller, Heidi: “Bunzlauer Geschirr“,, , 1986, . (Dietrich Reimer Verlag. Berlin)

Neuwirth, Waltraud: “Weiner Werkstatte–Die Schutzmarken“,Registered Trademarks of the Vienna Workshops from 1903 on to 1932 (Jugenstil designs), Wein, 1985, German & English. (240 pages of trademarks, , the Rose Mark, & registered trade name as well as examples of logos of many of the artists that worked there.)

Neuwirth, Waltraud: “Bottgersteinzeug, Yixing und Andere Rote Ware, Vol.2“,Book on examples of red ware primarily made by Johann Friedrich Bottger from Austria, plus other examples of red ware., Vienna, Austria, 1982, German. (407 pages of photos and discussion of low temperature fired red clays including examples from China, Japan, Mexico. Only one walzenkrug is pictured.)

Obermair, Gilbert: “Spiele, An Stammtisch und Theke“,, , 1982, . (Plenary Publications Int’l.)

Odom, Ann: “Russian Enamels, Keivan Rus to Faberge“,A textual discussion and high quality photos from 3 collections involved in an exhibition sponsored in part by the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, and the Hillwood Museum, Washington, D.C. Showcases examples from 11th century through early 1900s., London, 1996, English. (208 pages of photos and text. Full page color photos of many of the 120 pieces in the exhibition with descriptions.)

Rastal: “Bier-Trinkgefasse–Kunst und Handwerk“,Photo catalog of steins in the Rastal collection., , 1978, English/German.. (Approximately 50 full-color photos with descriptions in English and German on facing pages.)

Revi, Albert Christian: “The Spinning Wheel’s Complete Book of Antiques“,, , 1977, . (Grosset & Dunlap. New York)

Schamberger, George: “Germany pre-1918, Help with Pictured Identifications“,A reference collection of information from old books, catalogs & album to provide background on German traditions, etc., Florida, 2011, ~95% English. (241 pages (mostly full color) of photos of uniforms, Wappens, flags, leaders, etc. (No steins, pipes, go-withs.))

Scholz, Renate: “Humpen und Kreuge-trinkgefasse 16.-20. Jahrhundert“,Overview of stein categories from the 16th through 20th Centuries, Hoehr-Grenzhausen, Germany, 2002, German. (German, 164 pages, many B&W photos, a few color)

Straub, Gary: “Collectible Beer Trays“,, , 1995, . (A Schiffer Book for Collectors, . Atglen, PA.)

Stroh, Dr. Armin: “Museum der Stadt Regensburg“,Booklet of wares contained in the Regensbur museum at that time, Regensburg, Germany, 1953, German. (32 pages of descriptions of the 30 pictured items by early Regensburg manufacturers dating back to Roman times. All pictured in B/W.)

Subert, Frantisek und Subertova-Kucerova: “Maler-monogramme, 15. bis.17. Jahrhundert“,Monograms from artists between 15th and 17th Centuries, Hanau, 1988, German. (Approximately 225 pages of artists’ monograms preceded by 7 pages of introduction. Book pictures 1201 images of monograms.)

Szemere, Istvan & Zsuzsa: “Soroskorsok konyve, The Beer Stein Book“,Pictorial overview of the author’s collection, Hungary, 2011, English/Hungarian. (216 pages of full color photos and some text in Hungarian, with an insert of english translation of the text. Photos are primarily of etched steins by several manufacturers including Mettlach, HR, and other companies. Each stein includes several photos and detailed descriptions.)

Szemere, Istvan & Zsuzsa: “Soroskorsok konyve III., A westerwaldi korsok es a Gerz sztoti“,History of Gerz including their wares plus other stein manufacturers of the Westerwald, Hungary, 2013, Hungarian. (225 pages of full color pictures on every page. 83 pages on Gerz followed by 26 pages on the Limited series of steins in the 1970s. The remainder of the book consists of detailed photos of steins from the Westerwald.)

Szemere, Istvan & Zsuzsa: “Soroskorsok konyve II, Gambrinus kiraly es mas tortenetek, The Beer Stein Book II“,The second edition of the author’s collection, Hungary, 2012, English/Hungarian. (205 pages of full color photos with detailed text. It is focused on King Gambrinus, Paragraph 11, 4F steins, and the Munich Child. Multiple photos are shown of each stein with details as known.)

Uhlig, Ottmar Odty: “Bierkrug–DECKEL, Kleinkunst auf Porcellan-Medallions“,Porcelain Inlays, Rosenheim, 1980, German. (Full size book of 96 pages picturing some 350 inserts many in color with a bit of description. All categorized for ease of referencing.)

Wald, Mike: “HR Steins“,, , 1980, . (SCI Publications. Kingston, NJ)

PEWTER ———– ( Back To Top )

Aichele, Frieder: “Battenberg Antiquitaten-Kataloge Zinn“,History of Pewter including early pewter including many plates & containers, Munich, 1977, German. (145 pages of pretty detailed text on the artistic development of pewter. Includes many photos and descriptions of containers, etc. Many B/W photos)

Bapst, M. Germain: “L’etain (Pewter), Les Metaux dans L’Antiquite et au Moyen Age“,A study of art decorations in metal (pewter) from antiquity through the middle ages, France, 1884, French. (330 pages, well-researched text with a few drawings and plates of metal artwork from Roman times through the 15 and 16th centuries.)

Bedford, John: “Pewter“,An introduction to pewter for the beginner, Great Britain, 1965, English. (64 pages of photos, sketches, and text primarily on German & English pewter)

Bertram, Fritz & Zimmermann, Helmut: “Begegnungen Mit Zinn“,Pewter from 12th Century to about mid-19th Century in Germany, , , German.. (120 nearly full-page B/W plates of examples of many pewter steins, plates, and other wares of the period.)

Brett, Vanessa: “Phaidon Guide to Pewter“,, , 1983, . (Prentice-Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, NJ)

Dolz, Renate: “Antiquitaten Zinn“,History of pewter including early pewter, figures, soldiers, containers, Wilhelm Heyne Verlag, Muenchen.Germany, 1970, German. (192 pp Much text, many sketches. Several pages of early touchmarks)

Freudenberg, Elisa Zu, and Mondfeld, Wolfram zu: “Altes Gebrauches-Zinn aus Neiderbayern, Band II“,, , 1983, . (Verlag Friedrich Pustet Regensburg, Germany)

Haedeke, Dr. Hanns-Ulrich: “Die Schatzkammer, Sachsisches Zinn“,Aus einer Glauchauer Sammlung, A Collection, Leipzig, Undated, German. (101 pages including 64 plates plus about 10 pages of descriptions in German, English, and Russian. A collection of B/W photos of pewter from 15th -18th Centuries.)

Haedeke, Hanns-Ulrich: “Zinn, Ein Handbuch für Sammler und Liebhaber“,, Braunschweig, 1963, .

Hintze, Erwin: “Die Deutschen Zinngiesser und Ihre Marken, 7 volumes“,THE authority on European Pewter marks, Aalen, 1964, German. (7 volumes, covering different areas of European manufacturers since 1531.)

Hornsby, Peter R. G.: “Pewter of the Western World 1600-1850“,, , 1983, . (Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Pennsylvania)

ICA-FORLAGET: “Schwedisches Zinn-Buch (Old Tin)“,History of Swedish pewter industry, , 1962, Swedish. (104 pages of text and B/W images primarily from the collection of B.O. Santesson. Focused on the history of pewter in Sweden including several pages of manufacturers and of some touchmarks.)

Moore, N. Hudson: “Old Pewter, Brass, Copper, & Sheffield Plate“,Primarily English & American pewter, brass, copper, sheffield plate, Carden City, NY, 1933, English. (229 pages, 104 Illustrations in B&W)

Mory, Ludwig: “Schoenes Zinn“,, , 1961, . (F. Bruckmann KG. Muenchen)

Nadolski, Dieter: “Old Household Pewterware“,, , 1973, . (Holmes and Meier Publishers. New York/London)

Nadolski, Dieter: “Ultes Gebrauchs-Zinn“,6 hundred years of pewter design and manufacture, Erfurt, 1983, German. (338 pages including 401 illustrations and 695 pewter marks from around the world)

Nadolski, Dieter: “Old Household Pewterware (its Appearance and Function in the Course of 6 Centuries)“,Pewter’s transition from being possessed only by the upper classes to every-day life of working people beginning in the 15th Century. Focus on how pewterers designs changed over the centuries., New York, 1987, English. (330 pages with 401 illustrations and 695 pewter touch marks of pewterers from many countries. The first 42 pages are devoted to history. The balance of the book consist of 8 chapters detailing different usage catagories, e.g. drinking vessels.)

Ohm, Annaliese & Bauer, Margrit: “Steinzeug und Zinn“,From Museum of art handwork in Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, 1977, German. (163 pages of photos of early stoneware from the 1300’s up to about 1800 as well as pewter examples of the same period.)

Pieper-Lippe, Margarete: “Zinn im nordlichen Westfalen“,Examples of pewter from Muenster, Minden-Ravensburger and Dulmener from 17th century, Westfalen, 1980, German. (155 pages of images of pewter wares from north Westafalia and pewter touch marks from many of the pewter workers of the region.)

Sluka, Horst: “Siebenburgisch-sachsisches Zinn“,Pewter from 6 cities in old Transylvania in the 17th and 18th centuries, Germany, 1990, German. (173 pages of photos of old steins, tablewares, etc. from various companies in the 1600s-1700s. Includes photos, sketches of handle & thumblift decorations, pewter marks. Also marks and design characteristics from other cities in the area.)

Woeckel, Gerhard P. (Introduction): “Kaierzinn Musterbuch 1907“,, , 1982, . (Verlag Dry. Muenchen)

PIPES ———– ( Back To Top )

Bastien, A.P.: “Von der Schonheit der Pfeife“,Translation from the French “La Pipe” History of the smoking pipe around the world., Germany, 1976, German. (Hardback, some 100 pages.large section on 1900’s. many photos many in color)

Titschack, Hans Kurt: “Die Reservistenpfeife, Ein Wehrzeit-Errinerungsstuck als volkskundliches Dokument 1813-1918“,A catalog of regimental pipes of the 19th century including discussion of the importance to the soldier, Potsdam, 1999, German but with an English translation by George Schamberger & Gabi Fischer-Kessler. (151 pages with many full color photos of regimental pipes including a separate 35 page translation.)

PORCELAIN ———– ( Back To Top )

Atterbury, Paul J. Editor: “European Pottery and Porcelain“,, , 1979, . (Mayflower Books. New York)

Berges, Ruth: “From Gold to Porcelain – The Art of Porcelain and Faience“,, , 1965, . (Thomas Yoseloff, New York and London. Second Printing)

Charles Bernard H.: “Pottery and Porcelain“,, , , . (David and Charles, Ltd. West Vancouver, B.C.)

Cusion, John: “Continental Porcelain“,, , 1974, . (Charles Letts Books, Ltd. Scotland)

Cusion, John: “English Porcelain“,, , 1974, . (Charles Letts Books, Ltd. Scotland)

Markham, Major C. A.: “The New Pewter Marks and Old Pewter Ware“,, , 1928, . (Reeves and Turner, London and Charles Scribner and Sons, New York. Second Edition)

Marryat, Joseph: “Collections towards a History of Pottery and Porcelain“,Descriptions of manufacture, a glossary, and a listing of manufacturers logos from 15th through 18th centuries, London, England, 1850, English. (381 pages, 70 pp monograms, balance a discussion of pottery throughout the world with some photos)

Patterson, Jerry E.: “Porcelain“,, , 1979, . (The Smithsonian Institute. Washington, D.C.)

Roentgen, Robert E.: “Marks on German, Bohemian, and Austrian Porcelain, 1710 to the Present, 3rd Edition“,Extensive review of porcelain manufacturers’ marks including early 1700s documentation with special consideration for time periods the marks were in use., Atglen, PA, 2007, English/German. (656 pages of text and manufacturers’ marks. Descriptions include the years in use, type of mark (incised, ink, etc.), color. All in both English and German.)

Savage, George: “18th Century Porcelain“,, London, 1958, English. (Spring Books.)

Stara, Dagmar: “Guide to Pewter Marks of the World“,, , 1977, . (Adventium. Prague)

POTTERY ———– ( Back To Top )

Arnold, Peter: “Deutsche Keramik aus funf Jahrhunderten“,Museum for art handwork in Castle Pillnitz of German ceramics, Dresden, , German. (96 pages of text & B/W photos. From 15th Century to about 1950 including East German.)

Brauneck, Manfred: “Volkstumliche Hafnerkeramik im Deutschsprachigen Raum“,Techniqes, forms, & decoration of earthenware and stoneware, Munich, 1984, German. (148 pages of color and B/W photos of early earthenware and stoneware examples categorized by region.)

Coutts, Howard: “The Art of Ceramics, European Ceramic Design 1500-1830“,European pre-large scale production ceramics. Presents in art-historical terms & in context of the era, Majolica, porcelain, stoneware, USA, 2001, English. (256 pages, Many photos in color)

Cox, Warren E.: “The Book of Pottery and Porcelain“,, , 1945, . (Vol. I & Vol. II. Crown Publishers. New York)

Endres, Irmgard und Werner: “Regensburger Steinzeug, Kruege und Kannen“,, , 1991, German. (Morsak Verlag.)

Francke, Ursula: “Kannenbaeker in Altenrath“,Detailed treatise on 17th century potters and their stoneware in Altenrath, Siegburg, 1999, German. (269 pages of detailed analysis of the potters and various types of stoneware produced in this area of Germany. Many B/W photos of shards with analysis ot design characteristics of the potters.)

Gilcrest, Brenda, Editor: “Pottery“,, , 1981, . (The Smithsonian Institute. Washington, D. C.)

Goebels, Karl: “Keramik-Scherben aus Frechen“,Early ceramics from the Frechen area of Germany, Cologne, 1980, German. (96 pages of B/W photos and drawings of complete pieces and shards from museums. Includes examples of finds around the world of early Frechen stoneware.)

Goebels, Karl: “Rheinisches Topferhandwerk“,History of the early pottery industry in the Rheinland in 17th & 18 Centuries., Cologne, 1985, German. (440 pages of text, images, and drawings all B/W. 75 pages of potters from the region.)

Hamer, Frank & Janet: “The Potter’s Dictionary of Materials and Techniques, Third Edition“,In index of key words and phrases used in the pottery industry for the beginner and experienced potter, London, 1991, English. (384 pages of explanations and B/W photos of subjects to aid explanation. Also several pages of tables of measures & weights.)

Henrywood, R. K.: “Relief-Moulded Jugs 1820-1900“,, , 1984, . (Antique Collectors Club. Suffolk, England)

Honey, William Bowyer: “European Ceramic Art“,European ceramics from the end of the Middle Ages to about 1815, New York, 1949, English. (A few hundred pages covering important artisans and factories across Europe prior to about 1815. 24 color plates, 192 B/W plates,)

Hume, Ivor Noel: “Pottery and Porcelain in the Colonial Williamsburg’s Archeological Collections“,, , 1968, . (The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Williamsburg, VA)

Kaufmann, Gerhard: “North German Folk Pottery of the 17th to the 20th Centuries“,An exhibition of North Germany that toured North America in 1979-80., Richmond, VA, 1980, English. (148 pages of B\W photos and explanatory text of pottery from the early 1700s to about 1950.)

Klinge, Ekkart: “Siegburger Steinzeug“,, , 1972, . (Hetjensmuseum. Duesseldorf)

Knesen, Wendelin: “Saltglasur 1988“,, , 1988, . (Verlagder Kannenbaekerstadt. Hoehr-Grenzhausen)

Knesen, Wendelin: “Saltglasuriertes Steizeug“,, , 1984, . (Verlagder Kannenbaekerstadt. Hoehr-Grenzhausen)

Lasanski, Jeanette: “Made of Mud, Stoneware Potteries in Central Pennsylvania 1831-1929“,, , 1977, . (Keystone Books. Lewisburg, PA)

Naumann, Joachim; Hetjens-Museum Deusseldorf: “Hetjens-Museum Deusseldorf Deutsches Keramikmuseum“,8000 years of ceramics, Items contained in this museum, Deusseldorf, 1994, German. (91 pages of photos and descriptions, B&W photos)

Penkala, Maria: “European Pottery“,A survey of the art of the european potter from 1400 to the present day with 5000 marks on Majolica, Faience, and Stoneware reproduced in facsimile., London, England, 1952, English. (424 pages, divided by European nation with brief historical overview of each company as known. Some photos, all B/W.)

Penkala, Maria: “European Pottery: A Handbook for the Collector“,The history of many European factories, the names of the principal artists and 5780 marks and signs of painters and modelers, reproduced in actual size, The Netherlands, 1968, 1st Ed., English.

Powell, Elisabeth A.: “Pennsylvania Pottery Tools and Processes“,, , 1972, . (Nash Printing, Inc. Lansdale, PA)

Rhodes, Daniel: “Clay and Glazes for the Potter“,A discussion of ceramics including the materials and how different colors and textures can be achieved., Philadelphia, 1957, English. (219 pages. The first 52 pages are devoted to the history, mining, and preparation of clay. The remainder of the book provides detailed discussion of glazes. Formulas are include, and equations for minimizing risk of undesireable outcomes. Many graphs and photos (all B/W) are included.)

Schlau, gerhard; Wilbert, Karl-Juergen: “Salzbrand“,, , 1983, . (Rhenania-Fachverlag. Koblenz)

Schneider, Robert: “Coors Rosebud Pottery“,, , 1984, . (Busche-Waugh-Henry Publications. Seattle)

Schoene, Sally: “Zeichensaal, Labor und Werkstatt, Keramische Fachschulen in Deutschland zwischen Kaiserreich und Zweitem Weltkrieg“,A discussion of the special German ceramic technical schools that were founded in 1873 in Landshut (Bavaria), in 1879, Höhr (Westerwald), and in 1897 in Boleslawiec (Silesia). It covers the processes and artistic style changes between 1873 and 1945. It discusses how the schools influenced well-known art teachers, designers, and consultants., Basel, 2004, German. (320 pages, about 55 pages of color plates. Mostly text with black/white photos scattered throughout.)

Schwartzman, Paulette: “A Collector’s Guide to European and American Art Pottery“,, , 1978, . (Collector Books. Kentucky)

Sempill, Cecilia: “English Pottery and China“,, , 1944, . (Bracken Books. London,)

Solon, M. L.: “Art Stoneware“,, London, 1892, . (Cheswick Press)

Strauss, Konrad & Aichele, Frieder: “Battenberg Antiquitaten-Kataloge Steinzeug“,Steinzeug (stoneware) in Germany from the 1600s to around 1850., , 1980, German.. (315 photos, mostly B/W of examples of stoneware from different regions of Germany during this period with many photos of Westerwald pieces. Some examples include values in DM ca.)

Unknown: “Graublaues Westerwalder Steinzeug, Presliste Nr. 1, Geultig ab 7. Juli 1938“,, , 1938, . (Germany, (price list from an unidentified stoneware manufacturer, entitled German, 13 pages of photos of miscellaneous stoneware pieces with prices. B&W))

Wickam, Martin: “Pottery Science“,, , 1978, . (Pitman/Watson-Guptil. London)

REGIMENTAL_RESERVISTENKRUEGE ———– ( Back To Top )

Harrel, John L. Major: “Regimental Steins of the Bavarian and Imperial German Armies“,, , 1971, . (Buchdruckerei Karl-Heinz Roeder. Wurzburg, Germany)

Harrell, John: “Regimental Stein Roundtable 16 Aug 2012“,Text utilized in SCI Roundtable discussion at Annapolis, Maryland, 2012, English. (21 typed pages of information)

Harrell, Ret., Major John L.: “Regimental Steins“,History of German regimental steins with examples, Hagerstown, 1979, English. (250 pages of history, examples, tables of the different Reservist units. Many photos in B/W.)

Heiligenstein, R. Ron: “Regimental Beer Steins (Reservistenkrüge) 1890-1914“,, , 1997, . (Ron Heiligenstein. Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

Huebner, Frank: “Reservistenkruege“,, , 1982, . (Verlag Callway. Muenchen)

Unknown: “Uniformen der Alten Armee: Waldorf Astoria Zigarettenfabrik G-M-B-H Muenchen“,, , , . (If Regimental collectors wish to purchase this, it is available for $5.00 postpaid. Please make checks payable to Stein Collectors International and order directly from the library.)

SILVER_GOLD ———– ( Back To Top )

Anonymous: “German and Swiss Domestic Silver 1618-1700“,, , 1967, . (Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. London)

Anonymous: “The Kirk Collector“,, , 1972, . (The Kirk Collection. Baltimore)

Anonymous: “Man and His Gold“,, , , . (Prepared by the Gold Information Center. New York.)

Anonymous: “German and Swiss Domestic Silver of the Gothic Period“,, , 1960, . (Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. London)

Anonymous: “German and Swiss Domestic Silver of the 18th Century“,, , 1965, . (Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. London)

Came, Richard: “Silber“,German translation of English book on early silver decorative wares, London/Frankfurt, , German. (128 pages, many photos of steins, many in color)

den Blaauwen, A.L.: “Nederland zilver/Dutch silver 1580-1830“,An exhibition of Dutch silver presented in Amsterdam, Toledo, and Boston., Amsterdam, 1979, English/Dutch. (390 pages of text and B/W photos of silver from the early days of the Netherlands into the end of the first quarter of the 19th century. Includes several examples of silver drinking vessels from the various centers of silversmithing.)

Kolba, Judit H.; Nemeth: “Treasures of Hungary-Gold and Silver from the 9th to the 19th Century“,, , 1986, . (Corvina. Budapest)

Kovel, Ralph and Terry: “A Directory of American Silver, Pewter and Silver Plate“,, , 1961, . (Crown Publishers, Inc. New York)

McNab, Jessie: “Silver“,, , 1981, . (The Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Design. Washington, D. C.)

Paulson, Paul L.: “Guide to Russian Silver Hallmarks“,, , , . (Paulson.)

Schadt, Hermann; Schneider, Ina; Yperiaan, Pieter Johannes: “Kaiserliches Gold und Silber“,, , 1985, . (Verlag Willmuth Arenhoevel. Berlin)

Schwartz, Marvin D.: “Collector’s Guide to Antique American Silver“,, , 1975, . (Bonanza Books. New York)

The American Federation of Arts: “The Art of the European Goldsmith “Silver from the Schroder Collection”“,Silver from the Schroder collection,England, European pieces 13th-19th Centuries, New York, 1983, English. (208 pages, 95 pieces, many photos, few in color)

Wyler, Seymour B.: “The Book of Old Silver“,History of Silver, New York, 1937, English. (401 pages, front section on history of silver including some 100 photos in B/W. Back section more than 20,000 Hallmarks.)

STONEWARE ———– ( Back To Top )

Attard, Robert and Azzopardi, Romina: “Early German Stoneware“,Early History of German Stoenwaare, 1300 to 1700, Pennsylvania, 2014, English. (176 pages, many photos, many full color and full page. Focus is on Bellarmines and earlier. Good history of the development, and importance of this stoneware.)

Cox, Warren E.: “The Book of Pottery and Porcelain“,, , 1945, . (Vol. I & Vol. II. Crown Publishers. New York)

Endres, Irmgard und Werner: “Regensburger Steinzeug, Kruege und Kannen“,, , 1991, German. (Morsak Verlag.)

Endres, Werner: “Steinzeug in Creussen, Die Sammlung Burkhardt“,Collection and research of Dr. Otto Burkhardt on Creussen steins, Berlin/Muenchen, 2009, German. (188 pages, 67 Creussen steins in full color, multiple photos, 1st 39 pages historical information)

Endres, Dr. Werner & Irmgard: “Regensburger Steinzeug und der Historismus in der Oberpfalz“,A private collection of Regensburger stoneware much of which was designed by Fritz Thenn., Burglengenfeld, Germany, 2011, German with English translation by George & Gabi Schaumberger. (58 pages of color photos and descriptions of pieces in the exhibition with discussion of the role of Fritz Thenn.)

Gilcrest, Brenda, Editor: “Pottery“,, , 1981, . (The Smithsonian Institute. Washington, D. C.)

Graci, David: “White’s Pottery, A Pictorial Review“,Brief history and pictorial presentation of many of the products from White’s Pottery, USA, 2010, English. (122 pages, including some 150 color examples including many steins and other stoneware products)

Helbing, Hugo: “Altes Kunstgewerbe aus dem Nachlasse des Herrn Josef Ritter von Lippmann-Lissingen“,Catalog of collection of antique steins & other artifacts auctioned in 1901, missing back & front covers., Vienna, Austria, 1901, german. (43 pages composed of 392 items. Many photos of steins pre-1800. Examples of Kreussen, Frechen, Nassau, Raeren, & Siegburg. Other pieces dated as early as 1631. Also Majolica, faience, porcelain, glass, precious metals, and pewter. Impressive collection with detailed B/W photos.)

Henrywood, R. K.: “Relief-Moulded Jugs 1820-1900“,, , 1984, . (Antique Collectors Club. Suffolk, England)

Hinton, Jack: “The Art of German Stoneware, 1300-1900“,From the Charles W. Nichols Collection and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA, 2012, English. (60 pages. Several pages of historical text followed by 38 full color nearly full-page photos including descriptions of the steins featured in the collection.)

Horschik, Josef: “Steinzeug, von Burgel bis Muskau“,Major work on German Stoneware from the 15th to the 19th Century, Dresden, 1978, German. (496 over-size pages. Discusses many of the noted manufacturers of Germany. Many photos of examples of the various manufacturers. A major reference work.)

Hume, Ivor Noel: “Pottery and Porcelain in the Colonial Williamsburg’s Archeological Collections“,, , 1968, . (The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Williamsburg, VA)

Kessler, Gerd: “Zur Geschichte des Rheinisch-Westerwaldischen Steinzeugs der Rennaissance und des Barock“,History of Rhenish stoneware in the Westerwald through the Renaissance and Baroque eras, Hoehr-Grenzhausen, 2002, German. (120 pages, approximately 20 pages of photos in both color and B&W.)

Klinge, Ekkart: “Siegburger Steinzeug“,, , 1972, . (Hetjensmuseum. Duesseldorf)

Knesen, Wendelin: “Saltglasur 1988“,, , 1988, . (Verlagder Kannenbaekerstadt. Hoehr-Grenzhausen)

Knesen, Wendelin: “Saltglasuriertes Steizeug“,, , 1984, . (Verlagder Kannenbaekerstadt. Hoehr-Grenzhausen)

Lasanski, Jeanette: “Made of Mud, Stoneware Potteries in Central Pennsylvania 1831-1929“,, , 1977, . (Keystone Books. Lewisburg, PA)

Lepke, Rudolph & Helbing, Hugo auction houses: “Collection Baron Albert Oppenheim, Coln. zweite abteilung: kunstgewerbe“,Plates of a collection begun ca 1860 until ca 1912. includes primarily stoneware and glass., Berlin, ca 1914, English, German, and French. (Some 276 plates of photos, a few in color of Baron Oppenheim’s collection of Rhenish and Franconian stoneware. A brief discussion for each piece shown in German.)

Lipperheide, Barbara: “Das Rheinische Steinzeug und die Graphik der Renaissance“,Treatise on early German stoneware from Cologne, Siegburg & Raeren and the Westerwald and source for many of their designs (Renaissance), Berlin, 1961, German. (72 pages of text with about 15 pages of images of original renaissance art incorporated into stoneware designs)

Luthgen, G. E.: “Deutsches Steinzeug (Westerwalder Steinzeug des Jugendstils III)“,Reprint of the original dated 1909, German stoneware covered in the contest for art students Stuttgart in 1909; intro by Beate Dry-v. Zezschwitz, Muenchen, Germany, 1981, German. (10 pages of introduction on various artists & manufacturers; and 10 pages of photos and explanations of Jugendstil steins)

McGregor, John: “HR Steins and the Freising Factory Revisited“,Loose-leaf historical and pictorial review of HR steins, Seattle, 2000, English. (209 pages of color photos and text with an in-depth discussion of the characteristics of the different contributors to HR-marked steins.)

Menne, Otmar: “Historismus Westerwalder Steinzeug von 1850-1900“,Pictorial overview of collections of historismus designs of stoneware 2nd half of 19th century, , 2006, German. (70 pages, approximately 20 pages from “Feuhrer durfch Hoehr bei Coblenz,” 1907 marketing magazine, balance mostly color and B&W photos)

Mennicken, Ralph: “Raerener Steinzeug Europaisches Kulturerbe“,Raeren Museum’s focus on the heritage of European stoneware, Raeren, Germany, 2013, German. (480 pages; many pages of photos and drawings. Many early examples of steins ; 28 full-page color photos of rare examples. Incredible detail of families, techniques, firing ovens, etc.)

Powell, Elisabeth A.: “Pennsylvania Pottery Tools and Processes“,, , 1972, . (Nash Printing, Inc. Lansdale, PA)

Reineking von Bock, Gisela: “Steinzeug, Kunstgewerbemuseum der Stadt Koln“,History of Stoneware, primarily as related to drinking vessels for first 100 pages, Pictures and brief descriptions from museum, Koln, West Germany, 1980, German. (466 pages of which about 350 are B&W photos)

Rhodes, Daniel: “Stoneware & Porcelain, The Art of High-fired Pottery“,Traditions, techniques, and materials used in high-fired pottery. The first part gives history of Oriental and European. The rest focuses on manufacture today, New York, 1959, English. (217 pages, approximately 60 pages of illustrations)

Schlau, gerhard; Wilbert, Karl-Juergen: “Salzbrand“,, , 1983, . (Rhenania-Fachverlag. Koblenz)

Schneider, Robert: “Coors Rosebud Pottery“,, , 1984, . (Busche-Waugh-Henry Publications. Seattle)

Scholz, Renate: “Humpen und Kreuge-trinkgefasse 16.-20. Jahrhundert“,Overview of stein categories from the 16th through 20th Centuries, Muenchen,, 1978, German. (164 pages, many B&W photos, a few color)

Schwartzman, Paulette: “A Collector’s Guide to European and American Art Pottery“,, , 1978, . (Collector Books. Kentucky)

Sempill, Cecilia: “English Pottery and China“,, , 1944, . (Bracken Books. London,)

Skerry, Janine E. & Suzanne Findlen Hood: “Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America“,Detailed history of stoneware imported from England & Germany plus early domestic stoneware, Williamsburg, VA, 2009, English. (271 pages, Many photos, most in color)

Solon, M. L.: “Art Stoneware“,, London, 1892, . (Cheswick Press)

STEINZEUG: “STEINZEUG, grau/blau, HISTORISMUS“,Copied product catalog, Hohr-Grenzhausen Westerwald Germany, ~1900, German. (Some 44 pages of photos of stoneware products)

Stolle,Walter; sponsored by the Hessischen Landesmuseums Darmstadt: “Steinzeug aus Hessen und Theuringen vom 16. bis 20.Jahrhundert“,History of clay and potterers of Hesse and Thuringen, Germany, 1997, German. (166 pages, 52 pages of explanations of numerous photos, 23 pages of full color photos of pottery from the period, balance of book on dorf histories, potteries, and potters of the region)

Wickam, Martin: “Pottery Science“,, , 1978, . (Pitman/Watson-Guptil. London)

STUDENT_SOCIETIES ———– ( Back To Top )

Hutzler-Spichtinger: “Zur freundschaftlichen Erinnerung, Tübinger Porzellanmalerei für Studenten“,, Stadt Tübingen-Kulturamt, 1993, .

Kampik, Hubert: “Studentische Antiquitäten“,, , 1993, . (auction catalog, Munich)

TRAVEL_BOOKS ———– ( Back To Top )

Anonymous: “Schloss Neuschwanstein“,, , 1979, . (Westermann.)

Hansen, Neil: “The best Pubs of great Britain“,, , 1987, . (The East Woods press. Charlotte, NC)

Hojer, Gerhard; Petzet, Michael: “The Castle of Neuschwanstein“,, , 1972, . (, Bayerische Verwaltung der Staatlichen Schloesser. Muenchen)

Straub, Maria Elisabeth: “Schleswig-Holstein Hamburg“,, , 1990, . (Orbis. Yugoslavia)

Widman, Werner: “Bayern“,, , 1990, . (Orbis. Yugoslavia)

VILLEROY_AND_BOCH ———– ( Back To Top )

Adler, Beatrix: “200 Jahre Keramic tradition- Vaudrevange/Wallerfangen 1791 bis 1991“,, , 1991, . (Heimatmuseum Wallerfangen 14 April bis 18 August)

Anonymous: “Drinking in Art – Mettlach Steins and Related Wares“,, , 1995, . (Milwaukee Art Museum.)

Anonymous: “Villery & Boch 1748-1985“,, , 1985, . (Ministere de la Culture. Paris)

Anonymous: “Villeroy & Boch, Abbildungen der Steinzeug-Artikel“,, Trier., 1899, .

Anonymous: “Villeroy & Boch, 250: 1748-1998“,Written and pictorial history of V&B, Mettlach, Germany, 1998, English. (192 pages with history and color photos concluding with current modern bathroom products)

Buchverlag J. Buechel: “Keramik, 6“,Publication for potters, collectors, and museums of steins produced by the Mettlach factory, Augsburg, Germany, 1978, English/German. (128 pages, of which the first 48 include discussion of Mettlach history in both English and German. The balance is full-color photos of Mettlach steins with German descriptions.)

Clark, Pat and Lowenstein, Jack: “English Translation 1899 Mettlach Catalogue“,, , 1974, . (Princeton, NJ)

Fenwick, Paul E.: “Mettlach Steins“,, , , . (Editions 1, 2 and 3.)

Jaennicke, F.: “Mettlacher Museum Deutsches Steinzeug“,, , 1883, . (Mainz)

Knoor, Joerge; Schneider, Ester; Starke, Holger; Thomas, Therese: “Villeroy and Boch Dresden“,, Villeroy and Boch AG. Mettlach., 1992, .

Skalecki, Georg v.: “Schloss Ziegelberg in Mettlach“,, , 1977, . (Rheinische Kunststaetten. Saarland)

Thomas, Dr. Therese: “Rolle Des Boch Dans La Ceramique Des 18. et 19. Siecles“,, , 1971, . (Editeur: Villeroy & Boch keramisch Werke KG, Generaldirektion 6642 Mettlach D.B.R.)

Thomas, Terese: “Villeroy & Boch, 1748-1930“,Rijksmuseum Amsterdam 9.12.1977-19.2.1978, Company history first half, 2nd half photos with description, , , English/German. (Approximately 150 pages, half text, other half color photos of miscellaneous V&B wares)

WWII_STEINS ———– ( Back To Top )

Kirsner, Gary: “German Military Steins 1914 to 1945“,Introduction booklet to military steins of WWI and WWII in Germany, Coral Springs, FL, 1989, English. (96 pages of descriptions and B/W photos. Including History, evolution, identification tips.)

Kirsner, Gary: “German Military Steins 1914 to 1946, 2nd Edition“,Introduction booklet to military steins of WWI and WWII in Germany, Coral Springs, FL, 1996, English. (110 pages of descriptions and B/W photos. Including History, evolution, identification tips.)

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