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Tea / Coffee / Chocolate Pot - Theodore Haviland Limoges - Calcutta (w/ Cream Rim) White centers, cream rims, and borders with brilliant blue exotic birds (either peacocks or birds of paradise?) design these exquisite antique / vintage dining and serving pieces manufactured in France during the 1920's. Tea / Coffee / Chocolate Pot in good condition, with only minor signs of wear, as would be expected on pieces this old (see photos). Pot is 8 1/2" wide spout to handle, 7 1/2" tall with lid. This retails in perfect condition elsew for approx. $459.95. Please ask questions & be sure to check out my other auctions for more pieces in this set. I will be glad to combine shipping. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- History of Haviland In 1840, David Haviland, who had a china shop in New York City , made his first trip to France to establish an alliance with a manufacturer who could create pieces of porcelain for the American trade. He eventually settled in Limoges , France to oversee production. This was near the source of the abundant kaoline mines, the special white clay unique to Limoges porcelain. He established his own company in 1853 to produce china specifically for the American market. T were numerous china manufacturers in Limoges , but Haviland's company was the first to have artists on the site to do the decorating. After the Civil War, David sent his son, Theodore, to the U.S. to handle distribution and marketing. Production dramatically increased and another son, Charles Edward Haviland, took over management of the firm from his father. Many talented artists were engaged and soon the lithograph or transfer technique of decoration was developed. White House china sets were designed for Presidents Lincoln, Grant, Hayes and Harrison. But the Victorian housewife was the primary customer with a wide variety of patterns to choose. Theodore Haviland left the company to start his own in 1893 and was a very innovative marketer. Many prizes were won at exhibitions by both Haviland companies. "A set in every home" became Theodore's goal and full services of china for $29.95 are found in the Sears catalogs of the 1920s. Several patterns from both firms were used as premiums by the Jewel Tea Company. It is estimated that t are over 30,000 patterns and variations. Charles Haviland's company went out of business in 1931. Because of the approaching hostilities in Europe, Theodore moved his company to the United States in 1936 which operated until 1957. The patterns of both companies were gatd and bought in 1941 by William Haviland who retired in 1972. Although the name "Haviland" remains today the firm has gone through several changes in ownership.
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