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18th Century Tin Glazed Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Vase or Jar
18th Century Tin Glazed Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Vase or Jar

18th Century Tin Glazed Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Vase or Jar

By Delft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine 18th century Dutch Delft pottery vase or jar. Of typical vasiform shape with medium and deep blue Chinoiserie landscape decoration, dot border to the top rim, and swag...

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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Pair of Delft Blue and White Vases, circa 1820
Pair of Delft Blue and White Vases, circa 1820

Pair of Delft Blue and White Vases, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

With vivid cobalt decoration in Chinoiserie style.

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1820s Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Dutch Delft Tabacco Jar The Claw Blue White Delftware Tin Glazed Pottery
Dutch Delft Tabacco Jar The Claw Blue White Delftware Tin Glazed Pottery

Dutch Delft Tabacco Jar The Claw Blue White Delftware Tin Glazed Pottery

By The Claw

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Dutch Delft Tabacco Jar The Claw Blue White Delftware Tin Glazed Pottery Dutch delftware tabacco jar. Tin glazed blue and white earthenware with brass c...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Brass

Delft Vase Hand Painted Polychrome Landscape Scene Holland 18th Century c1780
Delft Vase Hand Painted Polychrome Landscape Scene Holland 18th Century c1780

Delft Vase Hand Painted Polychrome Landscape Scene Holland 18th Century c1780

By De Vergulde Bloempot

Located in Katonah, NY

Made circa 1780, this hand painted Dutch Delft vase draws you in immediately with its lively landscape and confident use of color. The scene is animated by a standing figure set befo...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Country Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Antique Dutch Delft Faience Flower Brick Vase, circa 1900
Antique Dutch Delft Faience Flower Brick Vase, circa 1900

Antique Dutch Delft Faience Flower Brick Vase, circa 1900

By Delft

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique Dutch Delft faience hand molded flower brick or flower frog vase, circa 1900. This charming footed flower pot has a hand painted floral design in the traditional Delft...

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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

19th Century Lidded Delft Jars - Set of 2
19th Century Lidded Delft Jars - Set of 2

19th Century Lidded Delft Jars - Set of 2

Located in Dallas, TX

With artists signature

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19th Century Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Beautiful 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Earthenware Vase with Top
Beautiful 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Earthenware Vase with Top

Beautiful 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Earthenware Vase with Top

By Delft

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Dutch blue & white delft vase with a top, depicting scenes of birds on all sides, with floral motif. Great for the ornithologist - really lovely! Bought in the south of France. Witho...

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18th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

18th Century Blue and White Delft Jug Inscribed 'Boy' Hand-Painted Circa 1750
18th Century Blue and White Delft Jug Inscribed 'Boy' Hand-Painted Circa 1750

18th Century Blue and White Delft Jug Inscribed 'Boy' Hand-Painted Circa 1750

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

This blue and white English Delft jug, made circa 1750-1760, has a tall, narrow neck with a slightly flared rim on a distinctive globular body. The decoration is the word "BOY" framed by blue dashes. It is hand-painted in blue, done in a freehand, fluid style that includes typical irregularities in the paint. Historically, 18th-century English Delftware is known for its freehand, fluid decoration, characterized by minor irregularities that evoke an authentic folk art quality. The rustic and uneven glaze is also characteristic of this pottery. The jug has a utilitarian feel, featuring four protruding lugs on the sides. Its modest yet charming form, rounded shape, and understated ornamentation reflect the everyday aesthetic of mid-18th-century Delftware production. Delftware jugs were often created for public houses, and "Boy" might reference part of a pub name, a local drinking song, or a common toast. Just as likely, given England's strong maritime traditions, this could refer to a sailor's drinking vessel. In naval and military slang, "Boy" was often used to refer to young sailors or recruits. This hand-painted inscription adds a personal touch, making this jug a unique and engaging example of antique Delftware...

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Mid-18th Century French Country Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Faience, Delft

Antique Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Netherlands Circa 1770
Antique Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Netherlands Circa 1770

Antique Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Netherlands Circa 1770

Located in Katonah, NY

This large 18th century Dutch Delft charger is a particularly beautiful example of Delft’s fascination with imagined Eastern landscapes, rendered with confidence, balance, and rich c...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Antique Dutch Delft Pottery Polychrome Beaker Vase by Pieter Kocx/De Grieksche A
Antique Dutch Delft Pottery Polychrome Beaker Vase by Pieter Kocx/De Grieksche A

Antique Dutch Delft Pottery Polychrome Beaker Vase by Pieter Kocx/De Grieksche A

By De Grieksche A, Pieter Adriaensz Kocx

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Dutch Delft pottery beaker form vase. By Pieter Adriaensz Kocx of De Grieksche A. With a white ground and decorated with floral motifs in reds, blues, and greens and with gi...

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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Antique Blue & White Delft Charger by De Klaauw (The Claw) Netherlands Ca. 1780
Antique Blue & White Delft Charger by De Klaauw (The Claw) Netherlands Ca. 1780

Antique Blue & White Delft Charger by De Klaauw (The Claw) Netherlands Ca. 1780

By The Claw

Located in Katonah, NY

This exceptional Dutch Delft blue and white charger was crafted by the De Klaauw (The Claw) factory circa 1780. The entire surface is richly decorated in vibrant cobalt blue. The cen...

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Late 18th Century Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Delft Blue and White "Rappe" Tobacco Jar
Delft Blue and White "Rappe" Tobacco Jar

Delft Blue and White "Rappe" Tobacco Jar

Located in Chireno, TX

Delft blue and white "Rappe" urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1800. Inscribed “Rappe” within a floral leafy bordered cartouche. Rappe was a coarse kind of snuff mad...

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1790s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Brass

Blue and White Dutch Delft Plate or Dish Netherlands Circa 1780
Blue and White Dutch Delft Plate or Dish Netherlands Circa 1780

Blue and White Dutch Delft Plate or Dish Netherlands Circa 1780

Located in Katonah, NY

This 18th century blue and white Delft plate was hand painted circa 1780. The lively scene in the center features flowers, flower buds, and a polka-dotted vase. The border is decorat...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Antique 18th Century Blue & White Dutch Delft Chinoserie Jar or Vase
Antique 18th Century Blue & White Dutch Delft Chinoserie Jar or Vase

Antique 18th Century Blue & White Dutch Delft Chinoserie Jar or Vase

By De Drie Astonne, Delft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Dutch Delft vase or jar. The body decorated with cartouches of stylized peony bouquets on a latticework ground. The shoulder decorated with alternating cartouches of ...

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

19th Century Dutch Delft Faience Chinoiserie Pitcher Ewer With Figures
19th Century Dutch Delft Faience Chinoiserie Pitcher Ewer With Figures

19th Century Dutch Delft Faience Chinoiserie Pitcher Ewer With Figures

By Boch Freres Keramis

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb large antique Delft faience cobalt blue and white lobed pitcher made by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, circa 1880. This gorgeous wine jug or ewer is decorated ...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Blue and White Antique Delft Charger Plate 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1770
Blue and White Antique Delft Charger Plate 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1770

Blue and White Antique Delft Charger Plate 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1770

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

This lovely 18th-century Dutch Delft charger showcases hand-painted decoration in deep, dark blue. We see ten panels of floral decoration filled with tulip bulbs and scrolling vines....

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Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Large Dutch Delft Garniture Five Piece Polychrome Made Circa 1870 Netherlands
Large Dutch Delft Garniture Five Piece Polychrome Made Circa 1870 Netherlands

Large Dutch Delft Garniture Five Piece Polychrome Made Circa 1870 Netherlands

Located in Katonah, NY

This charming Dutch Delft garniture comprises the traditional five pieces: two beaker vases and three baluster-form jars with their covers. It is in excellent condition. We see a rom...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Country Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Circa 1870 Delft Pottery Inkwell
Circa 1870 Delft Pottery Inkwell

Circa 1870 Delft Pottery Inkwell

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Charming 19th century Delft inkwell, hand-painted with stylized yellow blossoms and delicate green accents on a creamy glazed surface. The stepped design features two inkwell opening...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Set of Five Purple Delft Dishes Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770
Set of Five Purple Delft Dishes Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770

Set of Five Purple Delft Dishes Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770

By Hugo Brouwer

Located in Katonah, NY

A set of five antique Dutch Delft dishes beautifully hand painted with manganese-based purple. The dishes show a peony plant in full bloom. The maker was Hugo Brouwer. Brouwer created the design, and each dish would have been hand-painted in his factory, The Dreye Porceleyne Flesschen, using a stencil of his design. Each dish is signed with Brouwer's H-B mark. Dimensions: diameter 9" Condition: Excellent Price: $500 for the 5 plates Background of Hugo Brouwer: Maker: Hugo Brouwer (active 1760–1788) at The Dreye Porceleyne Flesschen (The Thee Porcelain Bottles) factory. Ref: C.H. De Jonge...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Antique Polychrome Delft Hand Painted 17th Century Portuguese Ceramic Tureen Lid
Antique Polychrome Delft Hand Painted 17th Century Portuguese Ceramic Tureen Lid

Antique Polychrome Delft Hand Painted 17th Century Portuguese Ceramic Tureen Lid

Located in Coimbra, PT

Delft polychrome Portuguese hand painted ceramic covered tureen with lid and under plate, hand painted 17th century, tin glazed faience with floral, hunting and bird motif, early 20t...

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1940s Portuguese Country Vintage Delft Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Delft

Delft Blue and White “Schosse” Tobacco Jar
Delft Blue and White “Schosse” Tobacco Jar

Delft Blue and White “Schosse” Tobacco Jar

By Three Bells Factory

Located in Chireno, TX

Delft blue and white “Schosse” urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1780. Decorated with coastal scene and seated “Amerindian” figure. Simple low brass lid with excelle...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Delft Figure of a Seated Dog
Delft Figure of a Seated Dog

Delft Figure of a Seated Dog

Located in New York, NY

Faience, painted blue. With spiny back and seated on a cross-hatched rectangular plinth base.

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Early 18th Century European Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Delft, Paint

Pair of Large Delft Covered Vases
Pair of Large Delft Covered Vases

Pair of Large Delft Covered Vases

Located in New York, NY

Molded with light ribbing, the covers domed with inverted acorn knops, and painted with leaping stag in quatrefoil cartouche, alternating with bird on a fence with flowering tree nea...

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20th Century Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Antique Dutch Delft or German Vase Faience or Delftware Delft Blue, 17/18th C
Antique Dutch Delft or German Vase Faience or Delftware Delft Blue, 17/18th C

Antique Dutch Delft or German Vase Faience or Delftware Delft Blue, 17/18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very cool 17/18C vase The vase is extremely heavy for a small piece, there seems to be lead insade or something. Additional information: Material: Faience, Delft Type: Vase Region ...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Delft Blue and White "Varinas" Tobacco Jar
Delft Blue and White "Varinas" Tobacco Jar

Delft Blue and White "Varinas" Tobacco Jar

Located in Chireno, TX

Delft blue and white "Varinas" tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral medallion with painted reverse. Inscribed with "Varinas," a tobacco variety c...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Metal

Delft Blue and White "Dunkerer" Tobacco Jar
Delft Blue and White "Dunkerer" Tobacco Jar

Delft Blue and White "Dunkerer" Tobacco Jar

Located in Chireno, TX

Delft blue and white "Dunkerer" tobacco jar circa 1780, from the Netherlands. Not the original brass lid - it is larger than the opening. Surface of jar is decorated with floral cart...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Brass

Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar
Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar

Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar

By Three Bells Factory

Located in Chireno, TX

Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Manilla" is inscribed. Manilla refers to a mild variety of tobacco popular at that time. De Drie Klokken...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair Antique 19th Century Boch Dutch Delft Blue and White Five Light Candelabra
Pair Antique 19th Century Boch Dutch Delft Blue and White Five Light Candelabra

Pair Antique 19th Century Boch Dutch Delft Blue and White Five Light Candelabra

Located in Westfield, MA

This striking pair of 19th century five-light candelabra combines the timeless artistry of Dutch Delft blue and white porcelain with the elegance of gilded bronze mounts. Each column...

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19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar
Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar

Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar

Located in Chireno, TX

Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Manilla" is inscribed. Manilla refers ...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Brass

Delft Figural Group of Milkmaid and Cow, circa 1890
Delft Figural Group of Milkmaid and Cow, circa 1890

Delft Figural Group of Milkmaid and Cow, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

The cow enameled with loose floral and foliage decoration. Marked underneath.

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1890s Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Irish Delft Porcelain Basket
Irish Delft Porcelain Basket

Irish Delft Porcelain Basket

Located in New York, NY

With pierced latticework sides; the interior well painted with floral blossoms and a butterfly in a garden setting.

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Mid-18th Century Irish Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft, Porcelain, Paint

Delft Balustrade Vase, 18th Century
Delft Balustrade Vase, 18th Century

Delft Balustrade Vase, 18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Single important 18th century balustrade delft vase.

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18th Century Antique Delft Decorative Objects

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Delft

Delft Pottery for Sale: Shop Delft Plates, Vases and Other Antique Delft Decorative Objects on 1stDibs

It's no secret that the combination of blue and white can be both relaxing and invigorating in any space, and antique Delft plates, vases and other pieces of Delft decor, with their unique designs and classic style, can help you achieve that balance in your home.

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. Antique Delft plates, tureens and other objects made in the Rococo 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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