Augarten

Vienna's porcelain factory, founded as the second in Europe after Meissen and revived in the Augarten palace in 1923.

The porcelain manufactory in Vienna was founded by Claudius Innocentius du Paquier and became the second in Europe, after Meissen, to make true porcelain. It was taken over by the imperial house and made services and figures until 1864, when it closed.

In 1923 a new factory opened in the Augarten palace in Vienna and took up the tradition. It made both older shapes and works by Wiener Werkstätte designers such as Josef Hoffmann, and is known for its figures from the Spanish Riding School.

The mark with the blue shield from Vienna's coat of arms, often with a crown and Augarten Wien.

Hand-painted decorations, such as the Maria Theresia rose, are often signed by the painter.

• Ceramics and porcelain