It is surprisingly difficult to find in-depth information on the company, BC Ceramics. The following information was gathered many years ago as personal research, and I cannot currently find it anywhere online. I began with an article I found on … Continue reading →
This history of Royal Ariston of British Columbia begins with understanding that Royal Ariston was the brand name of a line of ceramics introduced by the Importex Company of Vancouver. From the late 1920s to WWII, Importex, managed by … Continue reading →
History: the Herta years Production years: 1955-1967 Location: Hamilton Street (Yaletown district) Vancouver, B.C., Canada People: Herta Gerz (1913-2005) Artistic Director, designer, production manager focused on training decorating staff, on designing unique & varied decorative patterns, motifs & figurines, on decorating … Continue reading →