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Sailboats platter

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Voorwerp
Merk
Decoratie

Four sailboats in foreground, many windmills in the background
The picture is 7 inches by 5 inches in center.
Titled Erven Lucas Bols on top of the picture, below the picture is Amsterdam A 1575

Vraag

Is this piece an original piece, or reproduction? How do I know when it was made?

Afmetingen
16.5 inches by 12 inches
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 2

Dear Betsy,

Made by the Porceleyne Fles in Delft for Erven Lucas Bols, a distillery in Amsterdam. I think the year code is X which stands for 1902 and ties in with the painter’s initial VR; Mr A. E. V. Roggeveen who painted between 1892 and 1945. It’s hand painted and the craquelle on the back of the platter corresponds with its age. 

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