History's
first prominent
Haviland was Peter de Havilant, a Norman who fought with William the Conqueror
at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
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He was given, in reward
for his service, the seal with three towers (see left) that
is still the family trademark today. |
The Haviland family emigrated to North America in 1650, where they prospered.
1838 found the young David Haviland with a pottery and china importing
business in New York.
Click here to
read a little more about the history of this great company. |
above:
The cool,
elegant Illusion comes in four colorways:
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Click here to see all the Patterns in our Haviland
Limoges Gallery.
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