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A pair of vases

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Voorwerp
Merk

These vases, from the marks on the base, are a pair.

Vraag

Would you kindly be able to give me any information. Date? Where they were made? I have looked at all the markings you provide but the markings on the base of these vases does not appear to correlate with any of them.

Afmetingen
20 cms tall
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 5

These vases are made in the last quart of the  XIXth century, probably in Northern- France.  Mark ?

They are inspired by Dutch Delftware.

Kind regards,

   

That is so helpful; thank you.  I was told by an auction house that they were Delft vases - but from what you say, they are not!  Very interesting - and I will continue my hunt to find where, in northern France, they might have been made!  Very many thanks.

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
  • 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