Geoff

Robert, thank you for your help. I will let you know how i get on with the purchase.

Geoff 

Robert, thank you I have now found this version of your reply, initially I could only see the abbreviated Dutch version. You are correct in the dating we purchased the vase in April 2005  during a visit to your beautiful bulb fields.

I will get in touch with the shop 

Thank you for your reply, regrettably I do not speak your language, however I think I can make out that this item was made in or sold by De Delftse Pauw of Deftweg 133 2289 BD Rijswijk. I have seen their web site and will pursue my enquiry direct through them.

Thank you very much for your valuable assistance