Dutch Arnhem Holland "Elrakka" Pottery, ca 1915

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Dutch Arnhem Holland "Elrakka" Pottery, ca 1915 2 equal long neck vases and a round jug from the Arnhemsche Fayence factory by the Vet brothers, The Netherlands. Ca. 1915. The set is colored in green, brown, blue and yellow with black lines with craquelure. 1 vase has thickening of glaze on the edge and the other viewed with a magnifying glass, probably a miniscule chip. This has been added via photo (enlarged with a loupe) Klaas and Jacob Vet open their pottery factory in Purmerend in 1903. They already had the necessary ceramic experience. Klaas acquired this as a modeller at Plateelbakkerij De Distel in Amsterdam, Jacob as a pottery painter at Brantjes in Purmerend. The decorative and functional pottery that the brothers market is simple and graceful in shape, and features stylized decors such as flowers and butterflies. In 1907 the brothers founded the Arnhemsche Fayence factory. The Arnhemsche Fayence Factory (1907-1934). They started with old plaster molds. The work was closely related to Rozenburg and South Holland. Around 1915, the Arnhemsche Fayence factory took a different path with pottery for which Persian decorative motifs served as a source of inspiration. The Decor Elrakka, refers to this. The factory was finally closed in 1946 The measurement is for the vases 19 cm high and 11 cm diagonal The jug is 11 cm high and 10 cm diagonal The total weight is 640 grams

Dimensions:

Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Diameter: 4.34 in (11 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 3

Materials and Techniques:

Pottery

Place of Origin:

Netherlands

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Ca 1915

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. 1 vase has thickening of glaze on the edge and the other viewed with a magnifying glass, probably a miniscule chip. This has been added via photo (enlarged with a loupe).

Seller Location:

Delft, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: M15181stDibs: LU3465135716932

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