Vincennes porcelain originated in the town of Vincennes, which is now a suburb of Paris. In 1740, a French chemist named François Xavier d'Entrecolles managed to uncover the closely guarded Chinese porcelain production secret of producing soft-paste porcelain. This knowledge sparked interest in creating porcelain in Europe.
In 1745, a group of investors, including Jean Hellot, a chemist, and Louis-François Trouard, a financial backer, established a porcelain factory in Vincennes. They aimed to replicate the Chinese porcelain techniques. Initially, the Vincennes factory faced challenges in terms of materials, techniques, and financial stability. Recognizing the potential of the Vincennes factory, King Louis XV became a patron of the enterprise in 1753. The factory received royal protection and financial support.
In 1756, the factory moved to Sèvres, a location near Vincennes, and became known as the Royal Porcelain Factory of Sèvres. The move aimed to ensure a more suitable more...
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