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Large tankard or mug

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Voorwerp
Merk
Materiaal
Decoratie

Decorated with an abstract pattern

Vraag

Please could you tell me if this is a genuine 3 bells mark and when the mug may have been made?
It feels good, there is crackle all over the glaze which is bluish with milky-white slightly pink patches on the base. My concern is the decoration is quite fuzzy but under a loupe there is no obvious sign of printing. So I am a little confused.
Thank you for your time and help. Sorry, I cannot speak Dutch, but I can read it if you wish to answer in Dutch - or German or French is also good.

Afmetingen
17 cms high with an opening o nearly 12 cms
Collectie
publiekscollectie
Merk
Three bells vals

Reacties 2

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
  • 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

Merk:

  • Drie klokken

The crackle that you describe is actually a sign of the producer trying to age the object. This generally means that it is not as old as one is supposed to think. Copies were produced mainly after the 1880’s and probably most were done in France. The mark is a direct copy of a Delft factory mark and intended to mislead. 😞

Hi,

Thank you so much for your help. I was very suspicious of the look of the decoration as it is different from my other pieces and I didn't want to mislead anyone when I sell it. I will describe it as a copy, possibly French.

I think I have something else with the same mark, I will compare them carefully and if necessary, ask for help again.  This is a great site and I really appreciate your assistance,

Best wishes, 

Julia