Wallendorf Porcelain Company, located in Lichte (Wallendorf) in the Thuringian Highlands, has been in operation since 1764, making it one of the oldest porcelain manufacturers in Europe. The company was founded by Johan Wolfgang Hammann, Gotthelf Greiner and his cousin Gottfried Greiner. Wallendorf porcelain was initially manufactured using local raw materials, which resulted in unclean and toned porcelain. However, by 1780, Bohemian kaolin was being used, which resulted in snow-white hard-paste porcelain. The company remained in Hammann's family until 1833, after which control of the company changed hands multiple times. Despite the changes in ownership, the typical character of Wallendorf porcelain has remained unchanged for almost 250 years. The company began production in 1764 with handmade coffee, tea, and chocolate services, which were later complemented by figurines in 1785. These wares remain the main areas of production
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