EXCELLENCE 
The shortest day of the year is still ahead of us, then it will slowly, slowly get lighter again. At first, we will only gain a few seconds after the winter solstice on 21 December. Enough time, then, to reflect on the past and make plans in the evening by candlelight with Søren Kierkegaard. For the Danish philosopher knew: ‘Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forwards.’ Over the past few months, we have been working with the traditional Viennese workshop Carl Auböck to find ways of combining the historical expertise of our companies to create something extraordinary. On the one hand, we have our manufactory with over 270 years of porcelain history; on the other, four generations of brass artistry, which can be found in leading establishments and international museums. The result: a unique brass slipcase with a porcelain plaque for matches. Clara the rhinoceros is embossed in miniature on the box, telling stories of her journey across the oceans and to royal houses. An object that brings moments of light with a snap and a hiss, celebrating the craftsmanship of timeless elegance. 

Please note: This special set will only be dispatched from 19 December onwards – anticipation included.

INTELLIGENCE
‘Grant me my request to be the third member of your alliance,’ says Michael the little turtle. The figure is another new addition to the porcelain manufactory and radiates calm, wisdom and style wherever it appears. The mysterious nature of its species and the details of its shell are particularly striking on the black bisque porcelain. The cheekily protruding head? A signal that one can look calmly to the future, especially when one's relatives have already survived on Earth for many millions of years. Despite its colour, the new addition to our porcelain menagerie does not see black, but confidently creeps towards every adventure.