This book is a practical little handbook for anyone who wants to quickly find out which porcelain they are holding. Unlike other reference works, it focuses not on the porcelain products themselves but exclusively on their brands. Concisely, you will receive all the significant facts about each brand: location, manufacturer, time period, and finally the color or whether the brand is printed, impressed, or painted. A name and location index ensures quick access to the brands you are looking for. In the introduction, the author also provides an overview of the history of porcelain brands, from their beginnings in China to modern European brands. With over 2000 entries, this book is a reliable resource and has been a popular and established standard work for many years.