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Made in Chelsea

Founded in 1744 by enterprising not the only) well-organised porcelain factory to survive long enough to leave a lasting impression. Huguenots arriving in England to escape war and persecution brought with them skills such as weaving, lace-making and silversmithing that would prove fundamental to the British Industrial Revolution. Although a talented silversmith, Sprimont looked around this rather crowded landscape and realised he would have to do something novel if he wanted

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