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House Shaped Bank

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This house shaped bank has a slot to add money on the roof. The stopper on the bottom to remove the coins is missing. The following information is on the bottom: Zenith, Made in Holland, Hand Painted, and 2 markings that I am hoping someone can identify in the photos.

Vraag

I hoping to find out the date this bank was made, and what the two maker's mark on the bottom mean.

Afmetingen
5.5 cm wide x 5.5 cm depth x 11.5 cm height
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publiekscollectie
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ZG gekroond

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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

Merk:

  • ZG gekroond

Thanks for your questions Suzette. As you have identified, this piece is produced by Zenith - a pottery in Gouda (nearby but not in Delft). The marks are either year marks or painter's initials, but you've probably guessed as much. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about the factory to inform you any further - perhaps someone else will know.