This fifth book in the authors' popular World of Wade series features highly collectible ceramic products made by the Irish Wade pottery from the early 1950s through 1990. Over 540 color photographs depict extensive giftware lines, including tankards, tableware, decanters, ashtrays, miscellaneous giftware, and the highly collectible leprechauns, fairy folk, and Irish Song Figures. A concise history of the pottery and a comprehensive section on backstamps and mold marks will help collectors learn about dating Irish Wade items. Also illustrated are products made by Seagoe Ceramics that were...

This new resource is ideal for new and experienced Wade figurine collectors. Building on the success and scope of The World of Wade Figurines and Miniatures, this revised and expanded collector's guide features hundreds of new and old figurines. Descriptions include current values, dimensions, markings, documentation, and, when known, the designer. New chapters include C&S Collectables, Wade Fair special issues, and the Goodie Box figurines and Christmas figurines. For the first time, this new edition includes many Limited Edition and one-of-a-kind figurines.