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Tea caddy or small vase

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Voorwerp

Small rectangular vessel

Vraag

I would be interested to know where and when this was made.

Afmetingen
12cm tall
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 3

Is it marked ? Without more detailed pictures an for sure a picture of the botom difficult to say. In my humble opinion at first sight i don't think it's Dutch. Rather foreign. Persia ? 

mvg Franky

Hi Franky,

Thanks for getting back to me.  There are no marks.  Interestingly, I was just told that it could be a French imitation by Geo Martel from about 1900.  
It’s a shame it’s not Delft, but it still has a charm.

Paul

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

Based on the images, I believe this piece was produced around 1900 at the workshop of Geo Martel in Desvres, France. His factory specialized in faience that imitated 18th-century Delftware, and your tea caddy has all the hallmarks of his production.

Best regards