Boterpotje

Analysis:

• Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. Read more Not made in Delft
• More recent production technique After 1850, factories in and outside Holland developed more efficient and cheaper production techniques. This goes beyond the scope of this website. Read more More recent production technique
• Hand-painted An important characteristic of authentic Delftware is that it is hand-painted. Printing techniques do not occur on this earthenware. Read more Hand-painted
• Forged mark In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing forged Delft factory marks. Read more Forged mark