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What is the Sevres Porcelain Factory and why is it important? Though a ceramics factory in an unassuming town on the outskirts of Paris may not seem like the most engaging topic ever written about, the tale of the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres – known more commonly as Sèvres , or simply Sevres – is one of intrigue, espionage, war, revolution, royalty and some of the greatest works of decorative art ever made. The story begins, not in the French town of Sevres, but in the German town of Meissen in 1708. A potter named Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus had just discovered the secret to making hard-paste porcelain, a type of fine porcelain which no-one outside of China and Japan knew how to make. Known as ‘white gold’ at the time, porcelain was one of the most highly-prized materials in Europe in the 18 th Century. Meissen quickly became successful – and rich. Jealous of Meissen’s success, King Louis XV of France set his potters the task of finding out the secret of hard-paste porcelain at all costs – whether that meant copying, spying or stealing. Therefore, German 'Serves' porcelain is the original recipe and it predates the French. Sevres porcelain is made by firing kaolin with the minerals feldspar and quartz at temperatures approaching 1300°C, in large ovens known as kilns . Plate is dated around 1908 by Fritz Thomas. Thomas mark does not have the dots underneath of the shield mark. In 1908 Thomas was purchased by Rosenthal. I posted picture of age-related imperfections that is a regular occurrence for antique cutlery. Dimension: 24.7 sm Weight: 1.10 Lb Stamped and numbered by the maker - Tatler 572 *Shipping rates depend on your location. I ship on the same day you have placed your order, unless you have made a payment after hours, on a Sunday, or National Holiday. *Tracking number and shipping insurance is provided. *Import taxes, customs clearance is the responsibility of the buyer. I do not accept return on my items, unless item is not 'as described', or it arrives broken. I request to see pictures of the item within 3 business days of its arrival so I can process a full refund. Most of my items are one of a kind-vintage, therefore fully insured, but I need pictures in order to file a claim with the post office. Feel free to contact me via email for more information on any item beforehand. I would gladly assist you! Thank you for visiting my store!