Not made in Delft
The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft.
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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.
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Hand-painted
An important characteristic of authentic Delftware is that it is hand-painted. Printing techniques do not occur on this earthenware.
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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.
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Mark of a non-Delft pottery/factory
The typical Delftware also inspires producers outside of Delft, but genuine Delftware has only been produced in Delft.
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Helaas gaat het hier ook om latere imitaties van Delfts schotels. Er was veel vraag naar dit materiaal rond 1900 en het bracht veel geld op, daarom was het de moeite waard om het na te maken.
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Helaas gaat het hier ook om latere imitaties van Delfts schotels. Er was veel vraag naar dit materiaal rond 1900 en het bracht veel geld op, daarom was het de moeite waard om het na te maken.
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