Download or read book Decorative Arts 1850-1950 written by British Museum and published by British Museum Publications Limited. This book was released on 1994 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This catalogue publishes in full the British Museum's collection of over 360 items of metalwork, ceramics and glass, from Europe and America, of the period 1850-1950. These range from William Burges's gothic-revival metalwork, and Russian porcelain of the Revolutionary years, to 25 pieces designed by Christopher Dresser. every item is illustrated. Signatures, monograms and makers' marks are also reproduced.