Edwin van Drecht171

Dear Kate, Thank you...AND the very last, I forgot to mention in the earlier post,  key to recognize original Dutch Delft tiles are the PIN HOLES in each tile. You can find the pin holes in the corners of the tile. (See photo/look carefully!) Later, 18th century tiles only have 2 diagonal pin holes. Late 19th & 20th century tiles do NOT have these tiles. Be carefull for FAKES as some of the better fakes have pinholes, Have a nice day, Edwin. 

Dear Kate Beddingto, No problem. It is not that difficult but step one is to see original tiles first. In general when I see your tile ALL shouts 'NEW' I can see that in a second because I know how original Delft tile look like. It is the colour, the glaze, the way of painting and the clay it self. As soon as you know how an original tile look like you, as a novice, can see it too. It is no rocket science! Also New, replica or fake tiles are dead in execution, an orignal tile is alive/vibrant. If you cannot go to a museum, specialist antique dealer or an auction house you can also consult the Internet and simple  type, via Google: Antique Dutch Delft blue and white tile or Polychrome bird tile. Simply look, carefully AND compare. After a while you an say to yourself...How is was possible that I did not see it earlier. Good luck, it is a nice hobby, tile collecting.

Hello, Sorry...Its is a replica, later than 1980 or so.

With kind regards, Edwin.

Geachte, Helaas, zoals de heer Maes ook al aangaf...Een PURE vervalsing! Advies: Kijk nooit naar een merkje, maar de manier van schilderen.

Geachte heer Jan Bax, Als de interesse er is zal u snel de kennis verkrijgen, het is echt geen hogere wiskunde. Ik zou zeggen Kijk en vergelijk. Succes en u kan altijd foto's plaatsen. Met vriendelijke groet, Edwin van Drecht. Ps. Hier nog een paar bordjes.