Mennecy

Snuff Box

Origin

France

Period

18th Century

Materials

Soft Paste Porcelain

Dimensions

W.	2.75 in;	H.	1.5 in;	D.	2.5 in;	H.2.	3.5 in;
W.	6.99 cm;	H.	3.81 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;	H.2.	8.89 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

Circa 1765

Description

Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory

Having recognized that the market for porcelain was growing in the 1700s, François Barbin established a small kiln near the town of Mennecy, under the patronage of the duc de Villeroy and on the grounds of the duc's château. In 1750 he transferred his establishment to the town of Mennecy itself. Works made in both places were marked DV for duc de Villeroy. The Mennecy porcelain manufactory produced fine quality soft-paste porcelain wares with brilliantly painted enamel colors, among them a distinctive purple-rose hue. The porcelain manufactories nearby at Saint-Cloud and Vincennes provided further inspiration.

After Barbin's death in 1765, the factory continued producing its wares for a short while under his widow's name. In 1773 the factory was sold and production was transferred elsewhere.
From:-
http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/artists/1194/mennecy-porcelain-manufactory-french-active-1735-1773/

Styles / Movements

Baroque, Classical, Louis XV

Catalog References

J.Paul Getty Museum Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/artists/1194/mennecy-porcelain-manufactory-french-active-1735-1773/

Article References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mennecy-Villeroy_porcelain

News references

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Mennecy_porcelain

Dealer Reference Number

IC125

Incollect Reference Number

196049