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Delft Plate

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Voorwerp
Merk

Round plate with blue slip.

Vraag

Maker? Place? Date? Thanks!

Afmetingen
23 cm
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 4

Hi Brian,

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but unfortunately I think it's an early 20th century French copy with a fake mark.

Kind regards,

Patrick

 

Hi Brian,

The bright blue colours, the design and it looks much newer than a plate from the early 18th century (the glaze is very white).

Best, 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

I have to agree with PatrickW, he has a keen eye!