Soeren Kongstrand (1872-1951) was a succesful
hardware dealer with a great interest in ceramics.
As selftaught potter he opened a pottery in 1907. A good many
professional potters were employed.
Soeren Kongstrand simply had to try-out his ideas
about the ceramic production.
Also the nephew Jens Pedersen
(1890-1956) was employed and trained by the
potters.
Kongstrand & Pedersen were working together at Kongstrands
Potteri. Soeren Kongstrand with the visions and the creativiti and Jens Pedersen
as the hard working Potter.
In 1911 the Kongstrans Potteri had its breakthrough at "the
Charlottenburg Exhibition".
After Soeren Kongstrand closed his pottery in 1919 Jens
Pedersen had his own and continued till after the 2nd world
war.
Pressmarks: SK (Soeren Kongstrand) JP (Jens
Pedersen)
