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Tile

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Voorwerp
Decoratie

Tile with a crested bird painted on it and a curved beak, next to a plant.
On the reverse a faint engraved mark and black initials in one corner.

Vraag

Do you think it is Delft? Or a more modern English reproduction?

Afmetingen
13 cm x 13 cm
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 9

Hello, Sorry...Its is a replica, later than 1980 or so.

With kind regards, Edwin.

Thank you so much for your response, Edwin.  If you have time, I'd be interested in learning how you can tell that it is so modern.  I am a complete novice, so would be fascinated to know what the identifiers are.  Thank you.  Kind regards  Kate

Dear Kate Beddingto, No problem. It is not that difficult but step one is to see original tiles first. In general when I see your tile ALL shouts 'NEW' I can see that in a second because I know how original Delft tile look like. It is the colour, the glaze, the way of painting and the clay it self. As soon as you know how an original tile look like you, as a novice, can see it too. It is no rocket science! Also New, replica or fake tiles are dead in execution, an orignal tile is alive/vibrant. If you cannot go to a museum, specialist antique dealer or an auction house you can also consult the Internet and simple  type, via Google: Antique Dutch Delft blue and white tile or Polychrome bird tile. Simply look, carefully AND compare. After a while you an say to yourself...How is was possible that I did not see it earlier. Good luck, it is a nice hobby, tile collecting.

Dear Edwin

Thank you so much!  That is very kind of you to share your expertise with me.  Clearly, I have a lot of work to do to learn everything.  Your comments are most helpful.  And I'm sure you're right that, in time, I will be able to learn so much more.  Thank you.  Kindest wishes.  Kate

Dear Kate, Thank you...AND the very last, I forgot to mention in the earlier post,  key to recognize original Dutch Delft tiles are the PIN HOLES in each tile. You can find the pin holes in the corners of the tile. (See photo/look carefully!) Later, 18th century tiles only have 2 diagonal pin holes. Late 19th & 20th century tiles do NOT have these tiles. Be carefull for FAKES as some of the better fakes have pinholes, Have a nice day, Edwin. 

Brilliant, Edwin, thank you!  Thank you for being so generous by sharing your expertise with me.  I so appreciate it.  Kindest wishes.  Kate