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Small Vase

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Voorwerp
Merk

Painting of windmill on vase

Vraag

Is it real and worth having appraised?

Afmetingen
7"
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 1

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
  • 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

This vase was produced by the Keramische Industrie M. de Wit (Gouda). The factory was founded by Matthijs de Wit in 1961 and they started using this mark in 1975. The factory primaraly produced for export (especially to the USA).