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C. F. Hannong

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C. F. Hannong was a French potter who founded a faience (tin-glazed earthenware) factory in Strasbourg in 1709. His sons, Paul-Antoine and Joseph-Adam, later managed the enterprise, producing both faience and porcelain. Strasbourg ware became known for its decorative tureens, animal figures, and early use of overglaze painting, often featuring a distinctive carmine color.12

The Hannong family was instrumental in developing porcelain production in France, particularly after acquiring knowledge from Johann Jakob Ringler. However, due to prohibitions on porcelain making by the royal SĂšvres factory, Paul Hannong moved his porcelain operations to Frankenthal, Germany, in 1755. His son, Joseph, later resumed porcelain production in Strasbourg but faced financial difficulties.2

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  1. Strasbourg ware
  2. pottery - Faience, or tin-glazed ware

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