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Small vase

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Decoratie

Old delft which seems original from the 18th century

Vraag

Is this original? Is this a rare find?

Afmetingen
18 CM
Collectie
publiekscollectie
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Bottle JT

Reacties 5

Hello,

Your vase is made by the Porceleyne Fles in Delft. The year code is R which stands for 1896, so it is made at the end of the 19th century. They are not that uncommon to find, I have two of these myself!

Kind regards,
Patrick

Verdict:

  • Delftware

Analysis:

  • Delftware, but made after 1850 After 1850, the earthenware production technique changed at the only remaining pottery in Delft. This technique goes beyond the scope of this website. 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
  • 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

Merk:

  • Bottle JT

Thanks to PatrickW for the correct, although slightly disappointing determination. 

Thank you both for your replies. Much appreciated.

its an amazing piece which I enjoy.

Thought worth sharing with your wonderful community.
 

If I may ask, Why disappointing determination?

 

Thanks 

It’s described in the book Royal Delft, a guide to De Porceleyne Fles by Rick Erickson on page 96:

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I think disappointing in the sense that it is made more recent than you had in mind. Regarding the rarity, it’s purely my own observation, I’ve found two of these on ebay and I’ve seen them before on sale on another website.

Kind regards,

Patrick