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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

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