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Colored tile with peacock & peahen

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Multicolored. Looks stamped in places, but says ‘hand painted’ on back. Crown with ‘Delfti’ & ‘Made in Holland’ on back. Purchased new in 1998 in Iowa.

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Is this really considered Delftware? Where can I purchase other tiles like this (the original store only had this tile). My searching is only bringing up blue & white Delft.

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6”x6”
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publiekscollectie
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NKI

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This was made at NKI ( Dutch Ceramic Industry ) and has nothing to do with authentic Delft. This is printing technique and is not hand-painted.  only smal parts are ( re ) painted by hand. Second half of the 20th century.

Kind regards, Franky

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

Merk:

  • NKI

Thanks Franky for the information! This is indeed the NKI mark on the back - if you look closely you can see the NKI letters make up the crown logo.

If you'd like to find more tiles like this, I would suggest Etsy, European Ebays, Catawiki (I'm not sure if this is available in/ships to the US) or possibly even a Dutch platform called Marktplaats. Good luck in your search!