Longwy
Longwy was established in a Carmelite convent belonging to the family Huart de Nothomb. The initial production included figures, decorative reliefs, and popular ware with revolutionary inscriptions. In 1865, Fernand and Hippolyte d'Huart, whose family had inherited the pottery 25 years earlier, took over as managers. They opened new workshops and in 1875 began decorating earthenware with thick enamel in the cloissoné manner, generally employing Far- and Middle-Eastern motifs. The firm kept pace with the shift in popular styles. In the 1920s Longwy was known for the colorful wares depicting female nudes, jungle animals, and tropical flora sold at Le Bon Marché. The firm ceased production during WWII, resumed in 1945, and now makes individual pieces and publicity ware.
