The Axe Decorative Objects

Made in the factory of "The Axe" circa 1780, this blue and white Delft charger shows a lovely garden scene hand-painted in cobalt blue. In the center, we see a pine tree, a garden fe...

This lovely 18th century Dutch Delft charger was made at "The Axe" factory. The center shows a vibrant garden scene hand-painted in deep cobalt blue. The decoration is crisp. Much o...

This pair are large for mantle vases. These blue and white Dutch delft mantel (fireplace) jars were made by "The Axe" in the first quarter of the 19th century. An image of a vase ove...

We are happy to present this lovely hand painted Dutch delft blue and white charger. It is fully decorated in deep cobalt blue with tulips and other flowers. Two songbirds face one a...

Provenance: For an image of a very similar set of four pieces and a discussion of its origins, see: E B Schaap "Delft Ceramics at the Philadelphia Museum of Art...

A Dutch Delft blue and white charger hand-painted showing a flowering tree in a fenced garden. Grasses, a single large flower, and insects are shown behind the fence. This design is ...

We are pleased to offer this pair of blue and white Delft chargers are each decorated in the center with a large but delicate vase filled with chrysanthemums and peonies. The chinoiserie design on the center of the platter is derived from Chinese decoration where auspicious flowers were put in bamboo baskets as attractive interior decorative elements. The border of the charger is adorned with four floral panels, which alternate with four panels with fish-net patterns.. Made in the 18th century, circa 1780, both chargers have the mark of "The Axe". The edge of each of the chargers is painted with orange slip in the traditional style . Dimensions: 14" diameter Condition: Excellent Price: $2800 In the shop we also have a slightly smaller pair of chargers...

We are pleased to offer this pair of Dutch Delft blue and white chargers decorated in the center with an image of a delicate vase filled with chrysanthemums and peonies. The design in the center of the charger is derived from Chinese decoration, where auspicious flowers were put in bamboo baskets as attractive interior decorative elements. The border of the charger is adorned with four floral panels, which alternate with four cobalt blue panels with fish-net patterns. The edge of each charger is painted with orange slip...