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Quimper has been a pottery town for centuries. Its "recent" history of
pottery production begins in 1707. By the last decade of the nineteenth century,
three pottery factories were operating in the town of Quimper. One was the
Porquier factory, another was known as the Grande Maison or De la Hubaudière
factory, and the third was called the Faïencerie d’Art Breton. Tin-glazed earthenware,
known in France as faïence, was a popular product, especially pieces that were
hand-painted with scenes depicting life in the Brittany. The manufacturer's
presence has extended to vases, wall pockets, beer sets, beer pots, bowl
planters,centerbowls, flower pots, grease jar,jars, jam pot, cornucopia,
creamer, cookie jar, canisters, consoles, Serving bowls, bookends, compote,
cigarette boxes, conch shell, console set, candleholder, bulb bowl, busts,
canister set, bookends,lamps, pitchers, jardinieres, incence burners, ashtray,
humidors. baskets, powder jars, temple jars, water coolers, pill boxes, lidded
boxes, washing pots.The tradition of Quimper faïence production continues today with more than one
factory working within the town limits. Today’s Quimper is very different
from vintage Quimper. made prior to the WW2
period; later production falls
into the collectible genre.
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