Nantgarw and Swansea Porcelains

An Analytical Perspective

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Material Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book Nantgarw and Swansea Porcelains by Howell G.M. Edwards, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Howell G.M. Edwards ISBN: 9783319776316
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: April 30, 2018
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Howell G.M. Edwards
ISBN: 9783319776316
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: April 30, 2018
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book gives a detailed account of the holistic research carried out on the analytical data obtained historically on the products of the Nantgarw and Swansea porcelain manufactories which existed for a few years only during the second decade of the 19th Century. A background to the establishment of the two factories, which are linked through the persons of the enigmatic William Billingsley and his kiln manager, Samuel Walker, involves the sourcing of their raw materials and problems associated with the manufacture and distribution of the finished products. A description of the minerals and additives used in porcelain production is recounted to set the scene for the critical evaluation of the comprehensive analytical data which have been published on Nantgarw and Swansea porcelains. For the first time, the author has adopted a nondestructive technique, Raman spectroscopy, to interrogate perfect samples of Nantgarw and Swansea porcelain, as well as a selection of shards from an archaeological excavation carried out at a waste dump at the Nantgarw China Works site. Following these experiments, several questions relating to the porcelain bodies of Swansea and Nantgarw china can be answered and a protocol established for the preliminary evaluation of items of suspect attribution to confirm or not the correctness of their assignment to these Welsh porcelain factories.  

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book gives a detailed account of the holistic research carried out on the analytical data obtained historically on the products of the Nantgarw and Swansea porcelain manufactories which existed for a few years only during the second decade of the 19th Century. A background to the establishment of the two factories, which are linked through the persons of the enigmatic William Billingsley and his kiln manager, Samuel Walker, involves the sourcing of their raw materials and problems associated with the manufacture and distribution of the finished products. A description of the minerals and additives used in porcelain production is recounted to set the scene for the critical evaluation of the comprehensive analytical data which have been published on Nantgarw and Swansea porcelains. For the first time, the author has adopted a nondestructive technique, Raman spectroscopy, to interrogate perfect samples of Nantgarw and Swansea porcelain, as well as a selection of shards from an archaeological excavation carried out at a waste dump at the Nantgarw China Works site. Following these experiments, several questions relating to the porcelain bodies of Swansea and Nantgarw china can be answered and a protocol established for the preliminary evaluation of items of suspect attribution to confirm or not the correctness of their assignment to these Welsh porcelain factories.  

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Intelligent Computing Systems by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book High-Impact Weather Events over the SAARC Region by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book An Introduction to Data by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Using Mass Spectrometry for Biochemical Studies on Enzymatic Domains from Polyketide Synthases by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Proceedings of the 14th International Scientific Conference: Computer Aided Engineering by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Doing Ethnography in Teams by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Introduction to HPC with MPI for Data Science by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Flood Modeling, Prediction and Mitigation by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Chalcogenide Materials for Energy Conversion by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Social Justice Instruction by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Radial-velocity Searches for Planets Around Active Stars by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Multidisciplinary Management of Chronic Pain by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Woman in Lars von Trier’s Cinema, 1996–2014 by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing by Howell G.M. Edwards
Cover of the book Path Coupling and Aggregate Path Coupling by Howell G.M. Edwards
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy