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Small plate

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Small blue and white plate, church scene signed FJ du Chattel

Vraag

I would like to know the date of this plate an whether or not it is true Delft. Thank you

Afmetingen
23cm
Collectie
publiekscollectie
Merk
Mosa

Reacties 2

Uw bord behoort niet tot het authentiek delfts aardewerk uit de periode van ongeveer 1650-1850, maar is nieuw, rond 1900, ruim te nemen, is niet handgeschilderd maar via een gravuretechniek gedrukt, naar een werk van F J du Chattel, is Maastrichts aardewerk, vermoedelijk Mosa, op achterzijde: N/Delft Dec. 508 = Naar Delfts Decor(nummer) 508, dus in de stijl van delfts blauw, groet jvdh.

Your plate does not belong to the authentic Delft pottery from the period from about 1650-1850, but is new, around 1900, spacious, is not hand-painted but printed via an engraving technique, after a work by FJ du Chattel, is Maastricht pottery, presumably Mosa, on back: N/Delft Dec. 508 = To Delft Decor(number) 508, so in the style of delft blue, greetings jvdh.

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
  • Not hand-painted Due to historical research, we keep discovering more about the marks Delft potteries used. Would you like to learn more about these potteries? Read more
  • 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. Read more

Dear Alfred, I agree with Jan. The decoration is inspired by the antique Delftware, but this is a newer porcelain plate with a transfer-print by the Maastricht factory Mosa, circa 1900-1930.  The name Du Chattel on the front refers to the original maker of the print or painting after whom the printed blue decoration was designed (produced in large numbers). Thank you for sharing you Dutch plate with us!