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Joined shoes

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Blue leaves and vines are dotted with red dots (berries?). Birds are in the front of the shoes topped by a flower with blue center and white petals outlined in gold. Blue leaves on much of shoes outlined in gold. Rims of shoes lined in gold; some of it worn away

Vraag

Are these Delft shoes? I thought they might be Chinese so I have no idea. Whatever they are they are, I find them to be pretty!

Afmetingen
Shoes are approximately an inch and a quarter high. Full height with ring is approximately 2 inches. Length is approxmiately 4 3/4 inches.
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Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. Read more
  • Not earthenware Delftware is often confused with other types of ceramics, such as porcelain or creamware. Delftware is earthenware with a layer of 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
  • 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

Dear Joan,

Thank you for your pictures. It makes me happy that you think that these little shoes are pretty! 

I believe this object was made of German porcelain.  I can't find the mark right now, but a lot of these type of objects were made in Germany around 1900. I think the ring suggests this is a small candle holder.  I hope this helps!  

Thank you so much for responding! Yes, it does help. I am hoping that the fact this is likely a candleholder will help me to identify it further. I have inherited a collection of shoes and have discovered that one was probably a pipe holder, another a match holder and another a perfume bottle. Really appreciate your help!