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5 Piece Garniture Set

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5 piece polychrome Delft garniture set

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I was thinking that the mark looked like the mark for De Porcelyene Byl factory, but wasn't certain about the extra "V" of "R" nearby.

Wanted another opinion.

Afmetingen
jars 12.5" H x 5.5" W
vases 8.75" H x 5.25" W
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publiekscollectie
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Een bijl vals

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PS: You have to scroll all the way to the end.

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

Sadly, from the images provided, I am quite certain that this set is not original. Several factories produced imitation object from the time that Delft became a true collectible in the late 19th century. This set must have been produced around 1900 and surely they were looking to imitate a set from the De Bijl factory. 😖

Mr. Aronson,

Thank you for taking a look.

What is the production technique that stands out as wrong / incorrect?

I appreciate your help.

Dear Mr. Mann,

This is difficult to explain; the colors are slightly harsher, the glazing a bit duller and the mark is a bit too sharp. It is ever so slight and as you see Mr. Hartgers, who also has seen a lot of Delftware, did not notice it at first. Have a look at the page on Delftsaardewerk.nl showing the other ‘De Bijl’ marks and see if you can tell te differences.

Best, Robert Aronson.