Artikelen - Armand

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  • The Copeland name is inextricably linked to the history of English ceramics, particularly the iconic Spode factory and the setting Spode's Tower.

  • In the heart of Brussels, a publishing house was born in 1839 that would soon become synonymous with legal soundness: Émile Bruylant.

  • What makes Royal Limoges exceptional is that it still produces in the traditional way - in its own workshops and with homemade porcelain paste, which has become rare.

  • The duck decanter is a unique example of how utensils combine functional elegance with sculptural design.

  • Gert Van Mol, porcelain specialist: "Deeply hidden in the wooded hills of Thuringia, in the town of Gräfenthal, a tradition of refined porcelain production flourished in the 19th and 20th centuries that still captures the imagination of collectors and enthusiasts today.

  • During the interwar period, Belgium grew into a hotbed of industrial innovation. One of the most influential players in that development was the Société Belge de l'Azote (SBA), founded in 1923 in Renory-Ougrée, near Liège. What began as an ambitious chemical company around the production of synthetic ammonia would grow into a pivotal figure in the Belgian...

  • Gert Van Mol, porcelain specialist: "In the heart of Maastricht, along the banks of the River Meuse, for over a century stood one of the leading pottery factories in the Netherlands: Société Céramique. This factory was not only an important economic player, but also a cultural beacon of artisanal and ornate tableware that is beloved to this day....

  • Porcelain specialist Gert Van Mol: "Villeroy & Boch, founded in 1748 in Saarland, Germany, is a name synonymous with refinement, craft and European style. Although the brand became best known for its high-quality porcelain and dinnerware, it also has a rich history in the production of glassware. From wine glasses to decanters and crystal...

  • Bookstore and Printing Company Vander Schelden was an influential publisher and bookstore in Ghent, active from the early 19th century until the early 20th century. The company was founded in 1820 and was located at Onderstraat 26 in Ghent. Activities and Publications Vander Schelden was known for its publications of religious and...

  • Charles Bulens, active in Brussels in the early 20th century, was a scientific printer and publisher based at 75 rue Terre-Neuve. He specialized in literary, tourist and documentary works with a strong emphasis on the cultural and topographical richness of Belgium. His printing house, often referred to as Imprimerie Scientifique, was known for quality paper, typography and...

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