Bourgmeisterin Episode #33: Villeroy & Boch, Part 2

ARA City Radio

Around 1824, the Mettlach factory hit the jackpot by creating an impression under the glaze, adding a shield of armor to protect those snazzy decorations. And wait for it – they cracked the colorful code, solving the puzzle of printing in multiple hues. Take that, English trendsetters! Now, while Jean-François was sharpening his printing prowess with an English inspiration injection from his 1823 trip, Nicolas Villeroy was already ahead of the game. By 1815, when Vaudrevange transformed into the German-chic Wallerfangen, Villeroy's crew was rocking the monochrome glaze print. And guess who was the maestro behind the printing press? An Englishman, of course. It's like the Brits were handing out decor diplomas in secret societies. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!