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Candlestick

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Voorwerp
Merk
Decoratie

Taper candle holder

Vraag

Trying to figure out how to read mark: for whom made by and time period

Afmetingen
5 1/2" tall x 2 7/8" at base
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 2

Hello,

It’s recently made (late 20th century) by the M. De Wit factory in Gouda. It’s therefore not classified as authentic Delftware.

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
  • 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
  • Mark of a non-Delft pottery/factory The typical Delftware also inspires producers outside of Delft, but genuine Delftware has only been produced in Delft. Read more

As PatrickW has stated, this is made by ceramic factory M. de Wit (1961-2000, so it is indeed late 20th century). See other examples of this mark here and here. As my colleague Esther has mentioned in one of the comments (in Dutch) the factory focused on export of 'Delftware' for the American market.