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octangle blue and white baluster vase

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Voorwerp
Merk
Decoratie

I found this as a lamp and "de-lamped" it to reveal this vase.

Vraag

How old might this be?
What are the initials on the bottom? APK? LPK?

Afmetingen
10" x 5' x 3"
Collectie
publiekscollectie
Merk
LPK

Reacties 1

Verdict:

  • Delftware

Analysis:

  • Delftware, made between 1620 – 1850 Only tin-glazed earthenware made in Delft between 1620 - 1850 is referred to as traditional Delftware. Read more
  • Tin-glazed earthenware Earthenware with a glaze to which tin oxide has been added to make it opaque white. Delftware produced before 1850 is always covered with a tin glaze. 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 Delft pottery/factory In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing fake Delft factory marks. Read more
  • Possibly false mark It is not always possible to confirm whether a mark is authentic, as ‘older’ marks were added to earthenware in the 19th century. Read more
  • Can not be determined based on current information To properly assess this object, more information or more or better photos are needed.

Merk:

  • LPK

I gave it the benefit of my doubt, which means it could be a late 18th century vase for the Lampetkan factory. Therefor the mark would have been LPK and not APK, which would have dated in the early 18th century.