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Pair of delft vases with axe mark

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Voorwerp
Merk
Materiaal
Decoratie

Good age to them, crudely made, 1 has a Crack.

Vraag

Can you help me with the mark and date these were made.
Thank you

Afmetingen
160 x 95 x 85
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 2

Hi Mike,

I think they are 20th century copies with a fake mark from the Porceleyne Byl factory.

Kind regards, Patrick

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