Even though the word Limoges (sometimes misspelled as "Limoge") is synonymous with fine bone china, it was not until the late 18th century that the chief ingredient for porcelain, a mineral called kaolin, was discovered in the town of Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, France, not far from the city of Limoges. In 1771, the brothers Massié and Fourneira Grellet established the first Limoges porcelain factory. It was successful enough that the King of...Continue Reading