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Small plate that hangs

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I found this plate at Goodwill for $2.00.

Vraag

Is this real delft? Does Rotterdam-Eastman on the back make it more or less valuable?

Afmetingen
22 cm or 8.75 inches
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publiekscollectie
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Bottle JT

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Verdict:

  • Delftware

Analysis:

  • Delftware, but made after 1850 After 1850, the earthenware production technique changed at the only remaining pottery in Delft. This technique goes beyond the scope of this website. 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
  • Mark of a Delft pottery/factory In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing fake Delft factory marks. Read more

Merk:

  • Bottle JT

Not only is this plate obviously dated 1997, the letter code DR on the reverse also shows that it was produced that year. It was probably a company gift from Eastman; maybe that refers to the chemicals company? Anyway, a good thing you didn’t overpay the plate — or maybe you did; according to our terms we don’t discuss prices here 😉.

Thank you, Robert.   

I'm still pleased to have a piece of Delft.