The Claw Furniture

Pair 18th century Delftware plates with floral decoration. Border adorned with foliage scrolls. marked: Lambertus Sanderus, De Klaauw, 1763-1806. Condition: some scratching and w...

This pair of Delft blue and white antique lidded jars, marked for The Claw** and dating to circa 1820, is hand-painted in the traditional Delft style. Each jar features a cover toppe...

This set of five Dutch Delft blue and white chargers was hand-painted at the renowned Delft factory De Porceleyne Claeuw (The Claw) in Delft, circa 1770. Each charger features a beau...

Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' plate, 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with an vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers. The r...

Grieksche A - Jan van den Briel 18th century Delftware plate with floral decoration. Border adorned with foliage scrolls. marked: Grieksche A, Jan van den Briel, (owner) 1768-1796 ...

This gorgeous pair of blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jars was hand-painted at "The Claw"* circa 1780. The front panels depict a songbird surrounded by flowers and scrolling vines....

This elegant mid-18th century blue and white Delft charger was hand painted in shades of cobalt blue. At the heart of the design, we see a vase overflowing with flowers and leaves. As if caught in a gentle breeze, some leaves fall gracefully on either side of the vase, adding movement to the composition. A floral wreath of cobalt blue flowers rings...

The deep cobalt blue is fabulous! Provenance: The Philadelphia Museum of Art collection has an identical Delft charger. For an image of this identical plate and a discussion of its o...

Working in the factory of The Claw, the artist who painted this large dish used medium and dark cobalt blue to create a luxurious and beautiful chinoiserie garden scene. The center ...

This hand-painted jar and cover from circa 1790 boasts beautiful Dutch Delft floral artwork. The intricate design features a stunning array of blooms and vines in deep and medium cobalt blue. The shoulders of the jar are adorned with lappets filled with flower heads, and its octagonal form is topped with a simple, deep blue knop. Dimensions: 12.75" tall x 6" at widest point x 4.75" across base Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored Price: $1160 Background of Dutch Delft: The technique of making Delft was first described in writing by Gerrit Paape in "The Delft Pottery Maker," written in 1794 and dedicated to Lambertus Sanderus, the owner of De Porceleyne Claeuw (The Porcelain Claw). Delft faience began in the 17th century. Much of the most beautiful Delft was produced in the Dutch city...

These beautiful Dutch Delft pancake plates are hand-painted in deep cobalt blue. The vibrant center decoration shows scrolling vines and daisy-like aster flowers. The border featu...

This beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft plate was hand-painted with deep cobalt blue in the Netherlands by "The Axe" in the 18th century, circa 1780. In the center, we see a lovely chinoiserie garden scene with a flowering tree and rockwork. The border has four panels with blue floral decoration on a white ground separated by smaller blue and white panels decorated with a traditional Delft diamond pattern. The edgeof the dish is painted with traditional yellow slip...

This beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue in the factory of "The Claw" in the late 18th century, circa 1780. The decoration in the cente...

This group of blue and white Delft chargers has beautiful deep cobalt blue coloring. The white tin glaze is relatively uniform in its color. The sizes, colors, and designs make a h...

Why We Love It: The deep cobalt blue is fabulous! This group makes a true blue statement. Provenance: An identical Delft charger is in the Philadelphia Museum of Art collection. For ...