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candlestick

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Voorwerp
Merk
Decoratie

small candlestick

Vraag

is this genuine Delft, and if so who made it?

Afmetingen
12cm diameter
Collectie
publiekscollectie
Merk
AR False

Reacties 3

Unfortunately it is not real Delft but a copy with a fake mark.

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
  • 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

As PatrickW already correctly stated, indeed not an original antique. From the 1860’s there was a lively industry imitating the successful Delftware from earlier centuries. 

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • 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

Merk:

  • AR False