Crown Lynn Collector's Handbook
  • Published: 26 June 2013
  • ISBN: 9780143565482
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 168
  • RRP: $38.00

Crown Lynn Collector's Handbook

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Seasoned Crown Lynn devotees and new collectors alike will find plenty to asist their endeavours in this comprehensive guide to New Zealand's iconic pottery range.

Seasoned Crown Lynn devotees and new collectors alike will find plenty to asist their endeavours in this comprehensive guide to New Zealand's iconic pottery range.
A–Z listings of more than 300 Crown Lynn products include photographs of representative designs as well as their distinctive backstamps and marks to help collectors correctly identify and appreciate the origins of a huge diversity of Crown Lynn items produced over more than 50 years. Dimensions and dates are given for each entry, and the items are brought to life with fascinating snippets of Crown Lynn history, making this indispensable collector's guide an entertaining read.
Valerie Ringer Monk's meticulously researched Crown Lynn Collector's Handbook is the essential reference for anyone investing in everyday Crown Lynn domestic products through to figurines, artware and hand-potted pieces.  Whether your preference is for quirky styles or more practical household items, in this handbook you'll discover new treasures to fossick for in second-hand shops or online.
  • Published: 26 June 2013
  • ISBN: 9780143565482
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 168
  • RRP: $38.00
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About the author

Valerie Monk

Valerie Ringer Monk first developed an interest in Crown Lynn over a decade ago, when she began picking up plates and 1970s mugs in second-hand shops. The retro patterns and colours appealed, as did the 50-cent price tags. As her Crown Lynn collection grew, so did her desire to write the story of the people who made it and the factory it came from. A journalist and public relations professional, Valerie lives near Whangārei.

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Praise for Crown Lynn Collector's Handbook

'Anyone who collects Crown Lynn will love this little handbook.' —Hawkes Bay Today

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'A fascinating glimpse of the originality and imagination expressed by Kiwi ceramic artists.' —the Christchurch Press

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'Collectors have been waiting for this handbook and what a delightful result . . . With copious references, bibliography, websites and information sources, Monk has done meticulous research and presented it all in an accessible and fascinating format. Anne Egan-Reid's design and typesetting perfectly complements Monk's concise and informative guide.' —Waikato Times

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'Regardless of whether you are a seasoned Crown Lynn collector or just starting out on your journey, the book by Valerie Ringer Monk, is a must have . . . the author certainly knows her subject.' —Oamaru Mail

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'This is the definitive tome for anyone interested in starting, or expanding, their own collection of Crown Lynn.' —Renovate New Zealand

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'Whether readers prefer the practical everyday crockery or the quirky art ware and figurines, this fascinating book will help them recognise these treasures and identify the era from which they came.' —Howick and Botany Times

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