Fig. 170 is painted in colours, with medallions containing figures of Justice; mark, S; diam. 2-1/2 and 5 in. HEREND, in Hungary. There was a manufactory of porcelain here towards the end of the 18th century, but particulars concerning its origin are not known. Fig. 171 is painted in oriental style, with flowers, &c.; late 18th century. [Illustration: FIG. 171.--PORTION OF A CABARET OR BREAKFAST SERVICE.] SWITZERLAND NYON, on the lake of Geneva. A manufactory was in full work here towards the end of the 18th century. It is said to have been established by a French flower painter named Maubrée, and several Genevese artists painted on the porcelain, occasionally marking it with a "G" or "Geneva" in full; but there never was a manufactory of china at Geneva itself. [Illustration: FIG. 172.--CUP AND SAUCER.] ZÜRICH. Established here in 1763 by a few Zürich gentlemen, with the aid of a workman, named Spengler, from Höchst. Another German, Sonnenschein, a sculptor, was employed to model figures and groups. The factory was not a financial success. In 1793 the works were sold to a potter named Nehracher, and on his death in 1800 the works ceased. [Illustration: NYON FIG. 173.--CUP AND SAUCER. _With mark, fish in blue._] Fig. 174 represents a soldier trampling on a Turk and unveiling a lady, martial and love trophies on the ground. [Illustration: FIG. 174.--A GROUP.] HOLLAND WEESP. The first manufactory for porcelain in Holland was at Weesp, near Amsterdam. It was established in 1764 by the Count Cronsfeldt-Diepenbroick, who had by some means obtained the secret of the composition of hard paste. After existing seven years, the factory was closed in 1771. Notwithstanding the unsuccessful result from a commercial point of view, it was reopened by a Protestant minister, the Rev. De Moll, of Oude Loosdrecht, associated with some capitalists of Amsterdam, but the next year it was removed to Loosdrecht. The decorations are very much of the Saxon character. [Illustration: FIG. 175.--EWER. _With mark, W._] [Illustration: FIG. 176.--COFFEE-POT. _Mark, a cross and dots._] OUDE LOOSDRECHT, situated between Utrecht and Amsterdam, was the next town where porcelain was successfully made. It sprang from the ashes of Weesp, and in 1772 became a company, with the Rev. De Moll at its head; after his death, in 1782, the concern passed into the hands of his partners, J. Rendorp, A. Dedel, C. Van der Hoop, Gysbz, and J. Hope, and was by them removed, in 1784, to Oude Amstel. The ware is of fine quality, decorated in the Saxon style; specimens are frequently met with, having gilt borders and a light blue flower between green leaves. [Illustration: FIG. 177.--VASE.] [Illustration: FIG. 178.--PANEL. _Mark, M : o L. in blue._ Width 12-3/4 in.] AMSTERDAM. Fig. 179. Painted in lake _camaïeu_ with birds and trees; the mark, lion, in blue. [Illustration: FIG. 179.--A PAIR OF BOTTLES.]