Christian Gottfried Schierholz And Son

Place: Arnstadt

Born: 1787

Death: 1851

Biography:

C. G. Schierholz und Sohn was a German porcelain manufacturer founded by Heuäcker Brothers in 1817. The Heuäcker Brothers were renowned porcelain painters who had worked for the Porzellanmanufaktur Plaue. After one of the brothers died, Christian Gottfried Schierholz, a Jungunternehmer from Arnstadt, took over the company. In 1817, he overtook the Porzellanmanufactur Plaue and moved a part of the production to Dornheim. Later, his sons Julius Adelbert and Hugo joined the company, which was then renamed C.G. Schierholz und Sohn. The company produced high-quality Dresden ware and is most famous for its Rococo, ornate Meissen-like, and Secession style porcelain. In 1849, the company became a pioneer in the production of lithophanes. In 1865, they converted production to only decorative porcelain—figurines, vases, and candlesticks. The company was a pioneer in the production of lithophanes by 1849 and in 1865, they converted production to only decorative porcelain—figurines, vases, and candlesticks. The company was known for its high-quality porcelain and was a major contributor to the German porcelain industry.