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19th C Delft Faience Joost Thooft Ceramic Jardiniere

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1880s Jardiniere with a continuous danish seascape scene flanked by a raised floral relief. Marked Etruria Delft with artist insignia (J) (T) (Joost Thooft) 1876-1884.

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I do not understand how “Etruria” relates to Delft Pottery as this planter is marked. If anyone can share what this mark means I would appreciate it.

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9.25" W x 6.5" D x 3.25" H
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Bottle JT

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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
  • Hand-painted An important characteristic of authentic Delftware is that it is hand-painted. Printing techniques do not occur on this earthenware. 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

In the first half of the 19th century, Henricus Arnoldus Piccardt, the owner of the Porceleyne Fles, where your planter has been made, invested a lot in competing the successful English creamware. He, and later his daughter Geertruida Piccardt, tried to copy the material. It is known that objects were also provided with English names such as 'London' and 'Victoria'. Although your planter has been made later, at the time Joost Thooft was owner of the company (1876-1884), it could be that 'Etruria', which is most likely the model name, should also be seen in this light.