The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Wade: Liquor Containers. 3rd ed.

Janet Arnett is the former campus manager of adult education at Ontario’s Georgian College. She is the author of Antiques and Collectibles: Starting Small, The Grange at Knock, and 673 Ways to Save Money.

Collectors of liquor containers and ancillary products can concentrate
on items of one type (pump handles, for example, or ashtrays or drink
pourers) or items promoting a specific brand of liquor (such as Johnnie
Walker scotch or Beefeater gin). Whatever the collector’s preference,
the catalog has relevant items made by the famous Wade Potteries of
Great Britain.

This authoritative reference lists and illustrates hundreds of Wade
liquor-related products manufactured between approximately 1930 and the
late 1990s. Ashtrays, water jugs, decanters, drink pourers, pump
handles, beer steins, and loving cups dominate the listings, which also
contain specialty items such as menu holders, bar lamps, and mugs.

The guide is invaluable for the identification of the collectibles, as
it gives information on size, color, shape, and backstamp. Prices appear
in U.S., U.K., and Canadian currency. The comprehensive introduction on
the manufacture of Wade ware and the detailed index, together with the
Charlton reputation for accuracy, make this catalog a must-have for
serious collectors.