The company was founded in 1748, when François Boch and his three sons began manufacturing ceramic tableware and decorative art objects. In 1836, Jean-François Boch merged with the successful stoneware manufacturer Nicolas Villeroy (a once competitor) to form what we know today, Villeroy & Boch.
Fast forward to the 1960s/70s and the company is producing some of the now iconic patterns across a range of tableware pieces, created by then designer Christine Reuter. Such patterns include Acapulco (1967), Izmir (1973) and Viking to name a few.
You can read more about the history of Villeroy & Boch, here:
villeroyboch-group.com/en/company/our-stories/history.html
THIS LISTING
Pattern Granada
Production 1976
Model Medium Cup and Saucer
Dimensions 7.5cm tall, 7.5cm diameter (cup, not incl. handle); 15cm diameter (saucer)
Condition Great to excellent vintage condition with very little, if any, surface wear.
* Multiple sets available (one set = one cup and one saucer), each sold separately.
The last picture is from a David Jones catalogue from 1976, confirming the date of production. Picture courtesy of the National Library of Australia.
