Lustre is metallic decoration on the surface of ceramic forms or tiles. Golds, silvers and reflective reds have seized the imagination of makers and appreciators of ceramics for over 1,200 years. One of the foremost authorities on lustreware, Michael Gibson has incorporated the latest research into this exhaustive text 19th Century Lustreware. A set of three Leeds silver resist jugs belonging to his parents made the late Michael Gibson aware of lustreware from a very early age and many years later with his wife Dorothy, he gradually built up a collection and began a serious study of the subject. He offers a complete history of these ceramics, from the beginnings of lustreware in 1805 through its heyday in the first half of that century. This type of pottery or porcelain, with a thin decorative metallic film applied to the glaze, reached its peak of popularity during the first half of the nineteenth century. Lustre on ceramics is almost akin to alchemy. In the right conditions, copper becomes vibrant, lustrous red. Silver may be silvery or may become golden. The transformation of dull metal compounds to gleaming, reflective metal is achieved in complex firing conditions in the kiln that are hard to control. This book describes the range of lustre-decorated wares produced, detailing the techniques used. In addition, he gives detailed descriptions of techniques, comprehensive coverage of its makers and the personalities involved in its manufacture.

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19th Century Lustreware