Samson of Paris is a porcelain manufacturer that was established in Paris, France, in 1845. The company was founded by Edme Samson, who had previously worked at the Sèvres porcelain factory and had extensive knowledge of porcelain production.
Samson of Paris was known for its reproductions of historic and antique porcelain pieces, as well as for creating new designs inspired by traditional porcelain styles. The company was particularly skilled at creating high quality copies of every kind of porcelain, including Meissen, Chantilly, Chelsea, Derby, and Chinese works. In addition to their own unique marks, Samson marked their items with symbols more...
The firm of Samson et Cie, was founded in Paris in 1845 by Edme Samson (1810-91) originally specialising in the production of good quality copies of porcelain pieces in museums and renowned private collections.
The range of wares included copies of Chinese famille rose and famille verte porcelain, Japanese Imari as well as Worcester, Chelsea, Sevres and Meissen porcelain.
The firm did not set out to pass off the reproductions as originals, as they were distinctly marked with the Samson mark, and also sometimes also with the mark of the factory that was being reproduced. Some of the reproductions more...
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