Nov 21, 20 they made an odd couple, currier tall, handsome, and refined. Currier and ives dinnerware by debbie coe, randy coe. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Little jennie currier and ives, fashion plates, hand coloring, be my valentine. Because of the nostalgia factor, currier and ives dishes are making a huge. Original prints by currier and ives, americas printmakers. I have not counted the exact number of pieces however they do include a casserole dish, glasses, cups, bowls, plates, saucers as well as little bowls i. Royal usa currier and ives blue at replacements, ltd. A beautiful book of 192 plates of currier and ives work and their fascinating history.
The prolific firm produced prints from paintings by fine artists as black and white lithographs that were hand colored. Search online for currier and ives publication dates. It also says that the prints were lithographed in the u. These antique vintage illustrations have amazing color. These belonged to my grandmother who cherished and cared for them until her death in 1963 at which time they were passed down to us. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. An edition of 501 copies of which 450 are for sale. History covers the two founders, including both currier brothers. Find great deals on ebay for currier and ives book and currier and ives book 1952. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Nathaniel currier and james merritt ives were successful american printmakers in new york city in the late 19th century. Color plates reproduced from the original hand colored stone. The 1948 holiday song sleigh ride includes the line, itll nearly be like a picture print by currier and ives. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
A 1960 episode of the twilight zone, a stop at willoughby, refers to the eponymous town as being like something out of a currier and ives painting. Yet within five years they would form a partnership that would prove to be one most prolific and profitable companies in the history of american lithography, currier and ives. Currier and ives, printmakers to the american people by harry t. The dinner plates all have the same print, the salad plate has a different.
All lithographs were produced on lithographic limestone printing plates on which the drawing. Royal usa, currier and ives blue page 1 replacements. Vtg americana currier and ives prints set of 6 original packaging early america. Royal usa, currier and ives blue page 1 replacements, ltd.
They gave the public pictures that were easy to understand and. The paperback of the currier and ives dinnerware by debbie coe, randy. The first convention was in morton il at the pepper mill restaurant. These plates were made from currier and ives prints in the travelors collection, and most were originally used in the publication of the companies annual calendar. Currier and ives was the most important pattern that was produced by royal china company. Vintage currier and ives pictoral history book, published 1942. Currier and ives produced about 8,000 different prints, primarily in the 1870s, and some themes are more popular with buyers than others. This book gives a brief history of the famous printmakers business and contains over 190 plates illustrations of thier work most black and white, some in color. Currier and ives china americana for your table weekly view. Pair currier and ives reproduction prints savior of the world, infant st. The book contains 80 prints in full color with an extended commentary on the prints and the times which they portray. Some have written articles and even books about royal china. Toward the end of his life, maurer gave extensive interviews about the firm to art collector harry t. Excellent bargain, in great shape for an great price.
Jun 16, 2012 i just purchased a currier and ives america book. Currier and ives is a line of dinnerware being seen more and more at shows. Ives, a plump jovial man with little formal education. Currier and ives was a successful american printmaking firm based in new york city from 1835. Also in the history text is an overview of the company itself, its affect on popular culture, and many of the key artists. Royal china sebring ohio dinnerware book currier and ives colonial homestead old. Orourke, kevin text by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A current listing of our inventory of original antique prints issued by nathaniel currier and currier and ives in the ninteenth century.
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The value of a currier and ives lithograph depends on the condition of the lithograph, the subject of the artwork and the popularity of the theme. Currier and ives was a successful american printmaking firm based in new york city from 1835 to 1907 headed first by nathaniel currier, and later jointly with his partner james merritt ives. Charles currier kept many of the original prints moldering under his porch. In walter teviss short story collection far from home, currier and ives prints appear in echo. Currier and ives, printmakers to the american people by harry. Unfollow currier and ives america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
After undertaking apprenticeships in boston and philadelphia, currier set up a print publishing company in new york city in 1834. A panorama of the midnineteenth century scene, eighty prints in full color. Use a reference book on currier and ives prints, such as frederic connighams currier and ives prints, to determine what date the picture was published. The main focus of the club is to collect and preserve the history as well as the products manufactured by. Rubinsteins book reveals the stature of this victorian artist and invites the reader to reconsider her significance in the history of american printmaking by looking beyond her years with the selfproclaimed.
Apparently offered in many different bindings, this is the classics edition bound in ivory panels with black leatherette spine lettered and decorated in gold. The company produced prints between 1834 and 1907 in new york city. Currier and ives china americana for your table weekly. What is the value of a currier and ives lithograph. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Knowing the publishers address could help you to pin down the exact. History currier and ives dinnerware collectors club. They were best known for their production of hand colored lithograph prints based on paintings by artists of the day and scenes of everyday life. Lithographic prints could be reproduced quickly and purchased inexpensively, and the. Currier and ives royal china blue serving plates bowls please read description original n. Currier and ives suite 1935 is an orchestral composition by bernard herrmann. During its 37year history, millions of pieces were made, and all of them. Printmakers to the american people harry t peters on.
The prints measure about 11 34 inches high and 15 12. They made an odd couple, currier tall, handsome, and refined. Currier ives hardcover first edition sellersupplied images. Currier and ives dishes feature the most popular pattern ever produced by the royal china company of sebring, ohio. A lithograph would print the black and white image and.
Currier ives chronicles of america, first edition abebooks. Royal china sebring ohio dinnerware book currier and ives. Currier and ives, printmakers to the american people by. Currier 2 prints from 1850s in original antique metal frames. They yield the most extensive visual display of an era which could otherwise only be lived through the written pages of history. Historical book showing a true view of our history. Included in this chronicle of growth were pictures of the nations black population.
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