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Is this Delft and what is the object

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Voorwerp
Merk
Decoratie

Dish shaped miniature with handle.
20w written on bottom.
Blue feather decoration on either side.
Inherited from uncle who I believe bought it in 1950s.

Vraag

I would like to know if this is genuine Delft, the approximate age and what it actually is.

Afmetingen
5 cm x 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 2

This is  certainly not made in Delft. In my opinion this is  a holy water bucket made in the Southern-Europe around 1900.

 

 

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. Read more
  • 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
  • Hand-painted An important characteristic of authentic Delftware is that it is hand-painted. Printing techniques do not occur on this earthenware. Read more
  • Unidentified mark Not all marks found on earthenware have been identified. It could be a ‘new’ Delft mark! But it could also be a mark that was not used in Delft. Read more

As Mr. Maes already wrote it seems indeed to be a small holy-water receptacle. Also the production place and date seem reasonable.