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Rose jar pair

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pair 50cm urns with tops, marked IW

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I have a note that these were J.W.Hoppestein, decorator at the Old Moor's Head pottery, early 17th century. Is that true?

Afmetingen
approx 50 CM tall
Collectie
publiekscollectie

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Unfortunately these vases were made in France 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
  • 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
  • Unidentified mark Not all marks found on earthenware have been identified. It could be a ‘new’ Delft mark! But it could also be a mark that was not used in Delft. Read more

Sadly but surely I agree with the assessment of Mr. Maes. These probably very impressive vases are possibly not Dutch. From the decoration I think they were made around the 1880’s. For more information about the Hoppesteyn family you may see this article.