The Claw Decorative Objects

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....

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 ...

This beautiful set of five blue and white Dutch Delft plates were hand-painted dishes with deep cobalt blue in the Netherlands by "The Axe" in the 18th century circa 1780. In the center, they show a chinoiserie garden scene with a flowering tree and rockwork. The borders have four panels with blue floral decoration on a white ground separated by smaller blue and white panels...

We are pleased to offer this blue and white Dutch Delft plate made by and with the mark of "The Claw," circa 1820. The design is exuberant. In the center, we see a vase overflowing w...

We are pleased to offer this pair of large blue and white Delft chargers made by and with the mark of "The Claw" factory in the Netherlands, in the 18th century, circa 1780. The des...

This pair of antique Dutch Delft polychrome vases were hand-painted in the factory of "The Claw" in the Netherlands circa 1800 in the exquisite Cashmere palette of intense greens, bl...