The Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, (Royal Porcelain Factory) or KPM, was founded in 1763 by King Frederick II of Prussia. The factory was established in the Berlin suburb of Charlottenburg with the goal of creating high-quality porcelain to rival the products of other European manufacturers, particularly those from France. The first director of the factory was Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky, who had experience in the porcelain industry and helped to establish KPM as a significant player in the market.
In the early years of KPM, the factory produced a wide range of porcelain products, including dinnerware, vases, and figurines. The factory quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality products, which were distinguished by their fine white clay and elaborate decoration.
In the early 19th century, KPM began to experiment with new techniques for producing porcelain, including the use of moulds and advanced firing processes. The factory also began to produce more...
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