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Fake Delft?

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Delft? plate, AK mark

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I have bought this plate at the local antiquities dealer as a real 18 century Delft plate/ Might it be the French copy of the 19th century?

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23 cm diameter
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publiekscollectie
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AK

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Hello,

I am afraid it’s not authentic as you already suspected 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
  • 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
  • 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:

  • AK