About the author
Ian Warner is the author of two reference books on Wade pottery, "The World of Wade Whimsies" (2008) and "The World of Wade Ireland" (2007), both published by Schiffer Publishing. The books catalogue the miniature ceramic figurines and giftware produced by the Wade potteries of England and Ireland from the 1950s onward, tracing the various Whimsies sets and the Irish factory's tankards, tableware, decanters and ashtrays through hundreds of color photographs. Warner's work is aimed squarely at collectors: it functions as an identification and reference guide rather than a narrative history, helping readers date pieces, recognize variations and understand how the ranges developed across decades of production. Anyone building or researching a Wade collection will find these two volumes a practical starting point.
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“The volume offers a lavishly illustrated compendium that successfully bridges the gap between casual nostalgia and serious collector reference. Its strength lies in the detailed visual documentation of rare sets and maker's…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The World of Wade Whimsies Warner, Ian
“While visually rich with over five hundred illustrations, this text demands a reader interested in metaphysical interpretations rather than strict historical documentation. It is not suited for skeptics who view pottery solely as…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The World of Wade Ireland Warner, Ian
