Pâte-sur-pâte

The development of pâte-sur-pâte dates back to 1850 in France,[2] and an accident that occurred at the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres.

Many pieces made in the State, formerly Imperial Porcelain Factory in Leningrad after World War II are said to use it, but are perhaps sprigged, then hand-finished.

Some of Solon's work later fell to the attention of the art director of Sèvres and he was soon after employed as a ceramic artist and designer.

However, Minton faced financial problems at the beginning of the twentieth century and pâté-sur-pâté became less important to the firm's output.

However, there was still some demand, and Minton continued to produce pâté-sur-pâté until the outbreak of the Second World War, when the production of decorated ceramics was severely curtailed.

The Victorian buildings were replaced in the 1950s and these were in turn demolished when much pottery production moved overseas at the end of the twentieth century.

The French potter Taxile Doat was responsible for some production in the US at University City, Missouri in the early twentieth century.

He was recruited by Edward Gardner Lewis for an Art Academy and Porcelain Works which was part of the People's University.