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Delft Posset Pot

18th Century Delft Posset Pot, Hand-Painted Earthenware, England
18th Century Delft Posset Pot, Hand-Painted Earthenware, England

18th Century Delft Posset Pot, Hand-Painted Earthenware, England

By Delft

Located in Basildon, GB

An Early 18th Century Blue & White Delft Posset Pot with cover, likely to be English origin due to the bulbous body, painted with birds and flower scenes, and having scrolled han...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft

Dutch Delft posset pot and cover, late 18th Century
Dutch Delft posset pot and cover, late 18th Century

Dutch Delft posset pot and cover, late 18th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Dutch Delft blue and white tin-glazed earthenware posset pot and cover, late 18th c., having lid with rounded finial, over tapered body with dual arched handles, decorated with peaco...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

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Antique Delft Blue and White Possett Pot
Antique Delft Blue and White Possett Pot

Antique Delft Blue and White Possett Pot

Located in Katonah, NY

A blue and white Delft posset pot and cover decorated in underglaze blue with bands of scrolling flowers.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Tableware

Materials

Delft

Delft Posset Pot
Delft Posset Pot

Delft Posset Pot

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H 5.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.25 in

Delft Posset Pot

Located in Essex, MA

With two handles and a spout with blue and yellow floral and peacock painted decoration.

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Delft and Faience

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Finding the Right Delft-faience for You

The unique graceful design and classic style of antique Delft pottery and faience make these pieces an exceptional addition to any dining room.

The popularity of the blue-and-white porcelain developed in 14th-century China inspired Delft and faience pottery in Europe. The global expansion of trade through the Dutch East India Company led to the import of numerous examples of Chinese porcelain, resulting in the creation of Dutch Delftware, which is the term generally used to describe the tin-glazed earthenware that Dutch potters used. There were other imitations of Chinese porcelain produced by ceramicists throughout Europe, but Delftware was the most successful. This iconic tradition — the subject of a 2020 exhibition at the Kunstmuseum den Haag​ ​— resembled Chinese porcelain but was more affordable.

True blue Delftware originates only from a single location: Delft in the Netherlands. These precious pieces pair well with French faience. Unlike Delft plates, Delft vases and other pieces of Delftware, French faience utilizes a lead-and-tin glaze. This earthenware has roots in late-16th-century France. French Provincial Delft and faience tend to feature snow-white lacquered surfaces with colorful painted images or floral designs.

In terms of elegance and versatility, Baroque Delft and faience always impress. The most extravagant and boldly hued pieces are Rococo Delft and faience. Plates, tureens and other objects made in this style are frequently ornate and intricately decorated, making them ideal for display. Modern Dutch design masters often incorporate vintage decor into their contemporary designs, and Delftware items are a popular choice.

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