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Vase. 18th century?

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Voorwerp
Merk

Blue and white baluster vase with lid topped with dog of fo .

Vraag

Does anyone recognise this makers mark?

Is it 18th century?

Afmetingen
Approx 27cm
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 2

Made by Jacobus van der Kool at De Grieksche A between 1721-1757. De mark says AiK which means A for “De Grieksche A”, i for Jacobus and K for Kool.

Verdict:

  • Delftware

Analysis:

  • Delftware, made between 1620 – 1850 Only tin-glazed earthenware made in Delft between 1620 - 1850 is referred to as traditional Delftware. Read more
  • Tin-glazed earthenware Earthenware with a glaze to which tin oxide has been added to make it opaque white. Delftware produced before 1850 is always covered with a tin glaze. Read more
  • Hand-painted An important characteristic of authentic Delftware is that it is hand-painted. Printing techniques do not occur on this earthenware. Read more
  • Mark of a Delft pottery/factory In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing fake Delft factory marks. Read more