Jarosinski & Vaugoin
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UnclaimedOne of Vienna's oldest surviving silver manufactories, producing handcrafted silver cutlery, tableware, jewellery and art objects since 1847.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
Jarosinski & Vaugoin is one of the oldest still-existing Viennese silver manufactories. The company is located at Zieglergasse 24 in Vienna's 7th district, Neubau, and has produced silver cutlery, table and utility articles as well as jewellery and art objects for more than 150 years. It is one of the few companies in Europe that, alongside wholesale trade, still produces special commissions by hand. The firm traces its origins to Carl Vaugoin, who founded a silver manufactory in Vienna in 1847 specialising in heavy hand-hammered tableware. The business was successful and took part in the Vienna World's Fair in 1873, where it received several award medals. His successor, his son Jean Vaugoin, concluded an inheritance agreement in 1901 with the Polish entrepreneur Ladislaus Jarosinski, who specialised in the production of heavy, hand-hammered cutlery, thus complementing the product range. Around this time the company acquired its double name L. Jarosinski & J. Vaugoin. In 1908 the company moved to Zieglergasse 24. Orders were executed for the Bulgarian, Romanian and Greek courts, although the company was never appointed an official purveyor to the court. The outbreak of the First World War and the collapse of the monarchy brought difficult times, yet the company was able to hold its own. In 1919 Karl Vaugoin joined the family business and expanded the product range to include smaller bowls, utility objects and beakers. On 27 August 1926 the company was irrevocably granted the State Award. In 1929 Karl Vaugoin took over the company in the third generation. He worked closely with the Wiener Werkstätte under Josef Hoffmann. The company was represented at the Werkbund exhibition and the World's Fairs of 1937 in Paris and Expo 1958 in Brussels. After the Second World War, Jarosinski & Vaugoin produced a replica of the Donner Fountain in silver as Austria's gift to the Soviet Union on the occasion of the signing of the Austrian State Treaty in 1955. In 1967 Ing. Hans Vaugoin took over the management in the fourth generation. He expanded the business area with a wholesale trade in small silverware and pocket utility articles. On the occasion of the 1969 state visit of Queen Elizabeth II, the company produced three replicas of Cellini's golden Saliera. One was presented to the Queen as a gift from the City of Vienna, the second replica was exhibited in Vienna City Hall and the third remained in the possession of the Vaugoin family. For the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem, the "Lamp of the Eternal Light" was made to a design by the architect Dr. Alexander Friedman. For the Malaysian Queen, Jarosinski & Vaugoin produced table accessories such as butter dishes in 2008 through a local subcontractor. Table silver is also made for Arabian royal houses. Victor and Jean-Paul Vaugoin took over the management in the fifth generation in autumn 2003. After the Saliera was stolen from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in 2003, ten further replicas of the Saliera were produced. One of them raised €10,000 at an auction for Licht ins Dunkel in February 2004. In 2008 Jarosinski & Vaugoin cooperated with the artist Ernst Fuchs on designs. The company also participates in luxury fairs. Jarosinski & Vaugoin is one of the few companies in Europe that, alongside wholesale trade, still produces special commissions by hand. In addition to utility articles, jewellery and table silver, the service extends to care, cleaning and repair, including of antique silver and sacred objects. In 2009 it had over 200 basic cutlery patterns, ranging from Baroque, Chippendale and Jugendstil forms to original designs and casting moulds by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätten, available exclusively through Jarosinski & Vaugoin.
History
Jarosinski & Vaugoin is one of the oldest still-existing Viennese silver manufactories. The family Vaugoin presumably came to Vienna in the entourage of Napoleon at the beginning of the 19th century. Carl Vaugoin founded his silver manufactory there in 1847, specialising in heavy hand-hammered tableware. The company became successful and took part in the Vienna World's Fair in 1873. At the exhibition Vaugoin received several award medals. His successor was his son Jean Vaugoin, who concluded an inheritance agreement in 1901 with the Polish entrepreneur Ladislaus Jarosinski. Jarosinski specialised in the production of heavy, hand-hammered cutlery, which thus complemented the product range. Around this time the company received its double name L. Jarosinski & J. Vaugoin. In 1908 the company moved to Zieglergasse 24. Orders were executed for the Bulgarian, Romanian and Greek courts, but the company was never appointed an official purveyor to the court. The outbreak of the First World War and the collapse of the monarchy brought difficult times, yet the company was able to hold its own. In 1919 Karl Vaugoin joined the family business and expanded the product range to include smaller bowls, utility objects and beakers. On 27 August 1926 the company was irrevocably granted the State Award. In 1929 Karl Vaugoin took over the company in the third generation. He worked closely with the Wiener Werkstätte under Josef Hoffmann. The company was represented at the Werkbund exhibition and the World's Fairs of 1937 in Paris and Expo 1958 in Brussels. After the Second World War, Jarosinski & Vaugoin produced a replica of the Donner Fountain in silver as Austria's gift to the Soviet Union on the occasion of the signing of the Austrian State Treaty in 1955. In 1967 Ing. Hans Vaugoin took over the management in the fourth generation. He expanded the business area with a wholesale trade in small silverware and pocket utility articles. On the occasion of the 1969 state visit of Queen Elizabeth II, the company produced three replicas of Cellini's golden Saliera. One was presented to the Queen as a gift from the City of Vienna, the second replica was exhibited in Vienna City Hall and the third remained in the possession of the Vaugoin family. For the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem, the "Lamp of the Eternal Light" was made to a design by the architect Dr. Alexander Friedman. For the Malaysian Queen, Jarosinski & Vaugoin produced table accessories such as butter dishes in 2008 through a local subcontractor. Table silver is also made for Arabian royal houses. Victor and Jean-Paul Vaugoin took over the management in the fifth generation in autumn 2003. After the Saliera was stolen from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in 2003, ten further replicas of the Saliera were produced. One of them raised €10,000 at an auction for Licht ins Dunkel in February 2004. In 2008 Jarosinski & Vaugoin cooperated with the artist Ernst Fuchs on designs. The company also participates in luxury fairs.
- 2009
The company has over 200 basic cutlery patterns, ranging from Baroque, Chippendale and Jugendstil forms to original designs and casting moulds by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätten.
- 2008
The company cooperates with artist Ernst Fuchs on designs and produces table accessories for the Malaysian Queen through a local subcontractor.
- 2004
One of ten Saliera replicas raises €10,000 at an auction for Licht ins Dunkel in February.
- 2003
Victor and Jean-Paul Vaugoin take over the management in the fifth generation in autumn.
- 1969
On the occasion of the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II, the company produces three replicas of Cellini's golden Saliera.
- 1967
Ing. Hans Vaugoin takes over the management in the fourth generation and expands the business with a wholesale trade in small silverware and pocket utility articles.
- 1958
The company is represented at Expo 1958 in Brussels.
- 1955
Jarosinski & Vaugoin produces a replica of the Donner Fountain in silver as Austria's gift to the Soviet Union on the occasion of the signing of the Austrian State Treaty.
- 1937
The company is represented at the World's Fair in Paris.
- 1929
Karl Vaugoin takes over the company in the third generation and works closely with the Wiener Werkstätte under Josef Hoffmann.
Products and positioning
Luxury handcrafted silverware manufactory with a heritage dating to 1847, serving royal courts, luxury fairs and custom commissions.
Silver cutlery
Hand-hammered cutlery in over 200 basic patterns, including Baroque, Chippendale and Jugendstil forms.
Table silver
Tableware and utility articles for royal courts and luxury clients.
Jewellery and art objects
Jewellery and art objects produced by hand.
Sacred objects
Sacred objects such as the "Lamp of the Eternal Light" for the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem.
Saliera replicas
Replicas of Cellini's golden Saliera, produced after the original was stolen in 2003.
Restoration and care services
Care, cleaning and repair of silver, including antique silver and sacred objects.
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