Manufacture Nouvelle de Porcelaine in Limoges m20
Manufacture Nouvelle de Porcelaine was founded in 1957 by Robert de Merindol, who had been director for Camille Tharaud. The factory was expanded in 1959 (architect J. and J.L. Picot) and again in 1973 (by G. Boineau). R. de Merindol's son Thierry inherited the company in 1983, incorporated it in 1985, and changed the name to Artoria in 1900. The number of employees was 22 in 1965, 75 in 1988, 110 in 1990, 55 in 2003.
Artoria expanded to the USA in 1982 and opened a showroom in New York City in 1995. In 2005 American operations relocated to Northern New Jersey.
Manufacture Nouvelle de Porcelaine Marks and Boxes
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Mark A60b: Used probably from 1957 until the name was change to Artoria in 1990.
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Manufacture Nouvelle de Porcelaine made Limoges boxes and continues to be one of the leading producers as Artoria.
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