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Pair of round vases with figures in 18th century dress

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Tin glazed earthenware with figures on one side and ships on the other. Each has ‘Anno 1726’ painted on the sides near the base.
Painted marks underneath as shown in pictures.

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I would be interested to know if they are true Dutch Delft and what the approximate date is, as I’m not sure I believe the date that is on them!

Afmetingen
15cm wide
18.5cm tall
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publiekscollectie
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AK False

Reacties 3

Hi Annette,

They are not authentic Delftware I’m afraid. Most likely made in France in the 19th century and they have 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 False