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Not Delftware
Pair of small blue Delft urns/jars25 June 2024

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. 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.

Dear Alison,

Your vases are inspired by Delftware but are reproductions. I don't believe this particular model was ever made in Delft potteries. Additionally, the scenery and painting style indicate that these are not originals. They were most likely produced in France. While it is possible they date back to the 19th century, they appear to be more recent based on the images you have provided.

Kind regards,

Femke

 

 

 

 

Delftware
All white bowl24 June 2024

Verdict:

  • Delftware

Analysis:

  • Delftware, but made after 1850 After 1850, the earthenware production technique changed at the only remaining pottery in Delft. This technique goes beyond the scope of this website. Read more
  • Mark of a Delft pottery/factory In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing fake Delft factory marks. Read more

Merk:

  • Bottle TL Delft

This bowl is known as 'White Delft' and was produced at the factory De Porceleyne Fles (The Porcelain Bottle) between 1930 and 1976. The original Delft White was made in the 17th and 18th centuries. Between 1930 and 1976, this type of Delftware was produced again, inspired by the models from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Not Delftware
inkwell / salt and pepper tableware16 July 2024

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. 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
  • 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:

  • Boch

This inkwell was produced by Keramis Boch. This factory from La Louvière, Belgium, is now known as Royal Boch. The KB monogram was used until 1920 on hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware. The piece likely dates from the period 1890-1920.

Not Delftware
bord met voorstelling van bloempot en hek16 July 2024

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. 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
  • Forged mark In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing forged Delft factory marks. Read more
Not Delftware
Schotel (bord) met bloemen en signatuur APK16 July 2024

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. 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
  • Forged mark In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing forged Delft factory marks. Read more

Met dank aan Patrick voor zijn uitvoerige reactie. Ik sluit me daar graag bij aan. 

Not Delftware
Schotel (bord) met voorstelling van een tulp16 July 2024

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Hand-painted An important characteristic of authentic Delftware is that it is hand-painted. Printing techniques do not occur on this earthenware. 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

Het is geen Delfts bord. Naar mijn mening is het waarschijnlijk vervaardigd in Manises, Spanje in de 19de eeuw of later. De signatuur T.P. kan ik helaas niet identificeren.

Bordje1 March 2024

Ik verwacht dat het door Mosa in Maastricht gemaakt is.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Femke

Not Delftware
Lidded jars27 June 2024

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. 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
  • Forged mark In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing forged Delft factory marks. Read more

This model was made in the early twentieth century in the workshop of Géo Martel in Desvres, France. It is illustrated in Claire Dumortier, Patrick Habets et Rita Martel-Euzet, 'L'Heritage de Delft à Desvres, Dijon, 2021, Fig E., p.232

Not Delftware
Bord28 June 2024

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. 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
  • Forged mark In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing forged Delft factory marks. Read more

Dit bord is in de vroege twintigste eeuw vervaardigd bij Géo Martel in Desvres, Frankrijk. Het decor staat afgebeeld in Claire Dumortier, Patrick Habets et Rita Martel -Euzet, 'L'Heritage de Delft à Desvres, afb. 10.34 p. 119

Not Delftware
A Blue and white Pot-Pourri Vase 1 July 2024

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. 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
  • Forged mark In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing forged Delft factory marks. Read more

I agree with both gentlemen that this vase is most likely French. I would date it in the 20th century. The decoration with the bowed tree and the romantic pair is often seen on copies.