With this book in hand even inexperienced amateurs can confidently embark on porcelain restoration. Drawing on his wide experience as both a teacher and a restorer of porcelain, Nigel Williams explains step by step how to achieve excellent results with a variety of techniques. The would-be restorer is made aware of the many options open and encouraged to discover which technique suits his individual taste. Since the most up-to-date materials and methods are used, this handbook will also be of great interest to the experienced professional restorer.
Each stage in the process of repairing and restoring porcelain is illustrated with photographs and explanatory line-drawings, which include diagrams showing the function and use of specialist tools. The book concludes with an invaluable comprehensive guide to materials, manufacturers and suppliers, as well as helpful information on courses and classes
in restoration.

Nigel Williams is Chief Conservation Officer responsible for the ceramics and glass laboratories of the British Museum, where he has worked since 1961. He is Senior Tutor in porcelain repair at the Stanhope Institute.

With 53 monochrome illustrations and 8 line-drawings

17cm x 24cm, 114 pages, Hardcover, 1983 (Condition: Very Good 

Condition Definition:
As New / Fine = New or almost without defect
Very Good = Showing signs of wear
Good / Fair = A bit worn but complete, with defects noted
Poor = worn with visible defects