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Need Help with these Cows

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Merk

Two cows, polychrome, marked in red, one with a slightly cracked leg.

Vraag

Hi. I have this cows which I believe are Delft but I am confused about the mark as I couldn't find exactly the same mark, I mean without any letters below the monogram. Are they delft, "The Greek A" by any chance? Thank you.

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French imitation with a fake mark, around 1900.

Kind regards,

 

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. Read more
  • Tin-glazed earthenware Earthenware with a glaze to which tin oxide has been added to make it opaque white. Delftware produced before 1850 is always covered with a 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
  • 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