The Chelsea Porcelain Factory was established in London, England in 1743. It was one of the first porcelain factories in England, and it quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality, finely detailed porcelain. The factory was founded by Nicholas Sprimont, a Belgian silversmith, and was initially known for its soft-paste porcelain figurines and tableware.
In the 1750s, the factory began to produce hard-paste porcelain, which was more durable and of higher quality than the soft-paste porcelain it had been producing. The factory's reputation was further solidified by its production of ornate, hand-painted porcelain figures, many of which were based on popular 18th-century paintings.
Chelsea porcelain was highly prized by the wealthy and was often given as gifts to members of the royal family. The factory experienced various ownership changes throughout the 18th century, including a takeover by William Duesbury, who owned it from more...
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