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The
histories of Theodore Haviland and Charles Haviland (Haviland & Co.)
are like two poles of a single magnet: inextricably connected, though
charged with seemingly irreconcilable opposition. Two sons of David
Haviland, they both played leading roles in their father's china
company from its inception in 1864. Theodore lived in New York,
focusing on marketing and distribution, while Charles Haviland (David's
oldest son) lived in Limoges and managed the manufacturing and
decorating studios within the factory. When their father died in 1879,
however, this convenient division of labor broke down. Theodore moved
to Limoges to join Charles in managing the factory, but was unsatisfied
with the level of influence his brother allowed him. Unable to resolve
their differences, the company dissolved in 1891. Shortly thereafter,
each of the brothers began his own separate business. Charles quickly
reclaimed the family name "Haviland et Cie." (Haviland & Co.,) while
Theodore began a company under his own name. The two companies
fiercely vied with one another for the next few decades, each of them
struggling to outdo the other and claim the rightful title of "genuine
Haviland." Both brothers died within two years after World War I, but
the companies were passed on to their respective sons. In 1930,
Haviland & Co. failed, and was thereafter purchased by Gérard,
Duffraisseix & Abbot-the same company that previously took over the
management of Charles Field Haviland. By 1941, however, William
Haviland, Theodore Haviland's son, obtained all the rights to the old
Haviland & Co. marks and models. The two companies again became one,
under the name "Haviland S.A." more |
Sample Theodore Haviland Marks:
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Azay-le-Rideau
Fleurette
Montmery
Rajah
Rani
Richmond -
Schleiger 636
Schleiger 152
Schleiger 331B
Schleiger 347
Schleiger 599E
Schleiger 616
Schleiger 618A
Schleiger 625A
Schleiger 635
Schleiger 636A
Schleiger 860
Schleiger 880