By 1940, Haviland China Co., located in Limoges, France, took issue with the American company using the name "Limoges." Haviland China brought suit, and Sebring changed the name to "American Limoges." ...

There are dozens of antique Limoges china marks and thousands of patterns, so you have a lot to catch up on. Never fear — our guide can get you up to speed.

`I never, never considered not going into the family business,” said Frederick Haviland, 76, the last heir of the china dynasty. ”It was automatic.” Haviland`s involvement in the … ...