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I am not sure whether this wall sconce is true delft. The painting looks correct, but the marking does not.

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Is this true Delft. Can you recognize and date the marking?

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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

The little house mark makes me think this was produced at the royal pottery ‘Zuid-Holland.’ This factory produced in the city of Gouda between 1898 and 1964. This was probably made toward the end of their production era.