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Sarreguemines

Founded in 1790 in the town of Sarreguemines, the faïence quickly gained international recognition and fame.

History

Sarreguemines is a renowned French faïence company that has been producing beautiful ceramics since the late 18th century. Founded in 1790 in the town of Sarreguemines, near the French-German border, the company quickly gained a reputation for creating high-quality earthenware and faïence pieces. By the 19th century, Sarreguemines had become one of France’s leading ceramics manufacturers, producing finely decorated tableware, tiles, and decorative items.

Marks

From 1860

Lorraine coat-of-arms under a mural crown with no further additions.

From 1865 to 1880, on Majolica

Impressed “Sarreguemines” mark, with no further addition. The word FRANCE was added after 1890 to a similar impressed mark. After 1910 MADE IN FRANCE was added. 

Until 1895

Printed mark used on decorative items, containing the pattern name and “U & Cie.” for Utzschneider & Cie. Pattern names could be “Fleurus”, “Bambou”, “Mon Régiment”, “Strasbourg” or “Sylva”, etc. You’ll find examples of this mark printed in blue or brown.

From 1875 to around 1900

The iconic “handwriting” mark, sometimes with the pattern name added.

From 1890 to 1910

Special mark used on household items like pitchers and mugs.

Around 1900

Different versions of a boxed mark.

1919 to 1950

Ink stamp mark, with the letters “D” and “V” on top of the name. These stand for “Digoin” and “Vitry le Francois”.

*still in research

These marks are not yet dated

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