![]() In 1870, the Art Journal reported ‘the imitations. ![]() Fortnum had written the first catalogue of 'Maiolica, Hispano- Moresco, Persian, Damascus and Rhodian Wares in the South Kensington Museum'. The factory is known to have referenced historic ceramics in exhibitions, publications and a number of collections, including those of the South Kensington Museum.įrom the 1860s there was a resurgence of interest in the Islamic world, particularly for ceramics, and by 1873, C. The range of wares included copies of 18th-century porcelain from such factories as Sèvres, Meissen and Derby, Chinese export-wares, Delftware, maiolica and faience. In 1864 the factory was moved to Montreuil by Samson's son, Emile Samson. The intention of the firm was to reproduce ceramics from museums and private collections, and it claimed that all such reproductions would be distinctly marked to avoid confusion with the originals. was established in 1845 by Edmé Samson in Paris. ![]() This bottle and inkstand (C.55:1 to 2 -2015) were made by Samson & Cie., Paris, about 1870- 90, when many European ceramic manufacturers were taking inspiration from highly prized antique Islamic wares. ![]()
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