Frédéric Danton

Frédéric Danton was born in Aubusson and was employed at the Aubusson factory where he designed high-quality floral tapestries. A man of many talents and interests, he founded a small ceramics atelier in the village of Got-Barbat, circa 1900. There he produced small editions of beautiful lusterware in the style of Clément Massier. Danton was very active in civic affairs, serving as the vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce of Creuse. In addition, he took an avid interest in aviation, designing and piloting airplanes that might be best described as early flying machines. [Source: Jason Jacques]