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Shelf clock

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Decoratie

The shelf clock was in my father's estate. It was presumed to be Delft but does not have any identifying marks. It is approximately 20 inches tall.

Vraag

Is this a Delft product? How can I determine if it is a Delft clock.

Afmetingen
approx 20" tall
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 1

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. 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
  • Hand-painted An important characteristic of authentic Delftware is that it is hand-painted. Printing techniques do not occur on this earthenware. Read more
  • No mark visible No mark is visible in the photos. If it is present, please add some extra photos of the bottom or the back of the object.

Great to see this interesting piece, but I would like to comment that the photo's aren't very sharp, so it is impossible to see some details.

If a piece isn't marked, it is hard to say something about the maker. If a piece was made by the Porceleyne Fles in Delft, it would have been marked. So we can conclude that this piece might have been made in the Netherlands, but not in Delft. Did you try to remove the clock to see if there are any makers marks inside?