How to identify delft blue pottery dusty old thing. Get the best deals on delft tile when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Jul 23, 2015 by the mid17 th century, some fifty years later, the delft pottery makers were known far and wide for their excellent craftsmanship. Delftware grew in acclaim in the early 17th century, with the number of prominent potters growing exponentially in response to demand. This small tile picture shows an orange tulip, with fleurdelys designs at the corners. I had previously admired their tiles online and had ordered books from their website. A bibliography of books on dutch history of the golden age. Delft blue tiles old dutch illustration old craft farmhouse decor delft tiles 1920 westraven dutch tiles farm gifts delft pottery delft art boulevardvintage 5 out of 5 stars 153. Both types of clay are soft enough to cut with a knife, yet. Dutch majolica and delftware from edwin van drecht collection by scholten. Potteries in delft had some success with good quality blue and white. Antique dutch delft delftware tile blue and white tile sailboat ship boat 18th c. Between 1600 and 1800, this earthenware was popular among rich families who would show off their delft blue collections to one another.
The regts family was very welcoming and hospitable. Dutch art explores developments in art, art history, art criticism, and cultural history of the netherlands from the artists workshops for the utrecht dom in 1475 to the latest movements of the 1990s. It is a decent quilting book but i found very few of the blocks were truly similar to the delft tiles i admire so actually any book that is devoted to small appliqued blocks would have achieved the same effect. We offer all the books on antique dutch delft tiles that are available in english, including the must have the dutch tile by jan pluis. The history of delft wall tiles in australia olde english tiles. Dutch pottery manufacturers began to make tiles in the 16th century, first influenced by italian, and later chinese manufacturers the famous dutch blue actually began as an imitation of chinese porcelain. The invention of delft pottery in the mid1600s was a response to the popularity of chinese blue and white porcelain, the technique for which. Top photo this tile was made at the very beginning of the dutch tile industry. Other dutch cities also produced tinglazed pottery, but the pottery from delft was considered the best in the netherlands. The economic and social history of delftware tiles in north america has not yet. A collection of dutch blue and white delft tiles, mostly century painted in blue with.
Delft tiles were first produced in the dutch golden age as a response to. All of our plates and tiles are produced in schoonhoven, holland and shipped directly. The most common dutch delft tiles material is ceramic. Delftware or delft pottery, also known as delft blue dutch. Reproduction delft floral tiles blue and white tiles, delft style historical design ox tail vintage makkum tiles by royal tichelaar dutch pottery 1970s hand. Dutch birth plate and baby name plates john braat and. In their characteristic blue and white, with elaborately painted portraits and pictures of everyday life, the tiles, whether antique or modern, are instantly recognisable. Delft pottery marks and history and information hubpages. At the rembrandt museum het rembrandthuis on jodenbreestraat, i really started to love the stuff, especially the tiles in delft. Of course, antique delft blue items are much more expensive than the prices of new delft blue items, but you need to be sure that the items you are. How 400yearold delft tiles became an interior design sensation. Cotton dutch tile holland scenes windmills tulips wooden shoes netherlands delft blue digital cotton fabric print by the yard d573.
Tiles dutch delft blue and white tile vatican the vatican. In the 1600s the dutch explorers brought in wealth and a variety of products for the nation, which made them a worldclass trading partner for other european countries. Delfts blauw, is a general term now used for dutch tinglazed earthenware, a form of faience. It was much admired and dutch potters wanted to imitate the look, even though they couldnt recreate true chinese porcelain. Here at nelis dutch village, we carry many different qualities and styles of delft tiles. Antique delft tile decorated with a hand painted scene in a rich cobalt blue dating from the mid 1700s see all nine photos. Jacquemart and harvard, we owe most of the knowledge we have with regard to the artists of delft who made the reputation of its faience, and with regard to the marks of the owners for the factories which are often found upon it, as well as the signs of those factories whose initials, in dutch, are also found as marks. Mainly during the 20th century many books were published on delft tiles. Wincan bath mat rug,blue delft history very old dutch plate food drink vintage porcelain pottery white antique holland,plush bathroom decor mats with non slip backing,29. See more ideas about delft tiles, delft, dutch tiles. Books about delftware welcome to our online gallery of.
This book traces the history of delftware tiles, describes how they were made and explains the differences between dutch and english delftware tiles. The must have for any delft tile collector is the dutch tile by jan pluis. See more ideas about delft, blue tiles, dutch tiles. Delft blue is the worldfamous earthenware that has been produced in the city of delft since the 17th century. The book discovering dutch delftware is one of the best sources to help identify a large percentage of dutch delftware in the market today. Blog history of dutch delft tiles regts delft tiles. See more ideas about dutch tiles, kitchen backsplash, delft tiles. Find directions for the fullsize quilt, a smaller project, and 196 block patterns. Most dutch tiles were manufactured in such places as rotterdam, amsterdam, utrecht, and gouda, and in the north of the country in harlingen and makkum where tiles were often the main line of business. I have a book on delft tiles which is much more useable and the tiles are easy to reproduce to make blocks. The earliest dutch tiles were crudely painted in one color, blue, upon the white enameled surface. Delft blue is a type of pottery which is made in the dutch city of, you guessed it, delft.
It was even more exciting to see and handle the tiles in person. Our specialty is the dutch delft blue pottery aka delft china. The potteries in delft produced tiles alongside their other wares but tiles were not a major product. The famous delft tiles have a rich, long history of being used all over europe in fine homes, churches, castles and cathedrals. One may specialize in tiles from a particular era, country of origin, color, subject matter, or maker. It is also used for similar pottery, english delftware. The dutch initially used tiles for practical purposes for safety in.
The museum is housed in a building of great historical importance, the site of some of the most dramatic and consequential events of dutch history. Helpful resources nelis dutch village delft blue pottery. Their ceramic wares became soughtafter thanks to their perfect pairing of painted blue motifs on the objects clean white surface. They are easily displayed in frames or incorporated into a wall or tabletop of modern tiles. Purple came later, and a broader palette evolved over time.
Authentic delftware, made in the netherlands, is hand painted by experienced artists and glazed in a centuriesold process. Buy dutch delft tiles and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Important and beautiful primary source for the history of dutch tile designs. Potters around the netherlands had already begun developing the art of tinglazed earthenware to mimic the glossy white surface of porcelain, but in the 1640s and fifties it was delft potters who started to use personal monograms and factory marks, and the tiles became works of art in their own right. Most of it is blue and white pottery, and the city of delft in the netherlands was the major centre of production, but the term covers wares with other colours, and made elsewhere. For example, check out the royal delft factory webshop to have a look at tulip vases of 16. The oldest delft tiles were formed from soft, red clay, while 17th and 18th century tiles consisted of yellowish or pale brown clay. The world had fallen in love with the city of delft s trademark blue and white ceramic tiles. Jan 07, 2012 the history of delft tiles goes back to the early 1600s when blue and white porcelain from china first arrived in the netherlands. It also provides some history into delftware production over the years, and the processes used.
Identify my delftware nelis dutch village delft blue. Here in the usa, many colonial houses feature them in kitchen backsplashes, fireplaces, bathrooms and cabinetry installations. F ew tiles are as distinctive, or loaded with as much history, as delft. Basically the abovementioned book in english and in paperback. They have history and theyre handmade, but you can make them. Historians believe that delft potters created over 800 million tiles between the 16th and 18th century and, because of this massive number, many dutch homes are still fitted with authentic delftware tiles that originated during this period.
Get ready to curl up with your favourite book and climb aboard the storytiles ship where you explore the seven sea. However, the dutch success attracted british competition. In the early days of delft blue, potters began by making the traditional delftware using clay. We stock delftware from many companies, in many different qualities, and have items to fit any budget, from souvenirquality to royal delftware. How to identify antique dutch tiles home guides sf gate. Vintage antique framed blue delft tile dutch windmill and sail. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about dutch delft tiles. In our gallery you will find over boxes on display, all filled with antique delft tiles. The main period of tinglaze pottery in the netherlands was 16401740. Known for our outstanding service, we work with customers worldwide to provide distinctive dutch architectural materials created using modern and traditional methods. The wellknown blue tiles appeared about 1620, inspired by the porcelain. Both are authors of many books and articles about dutch tiles. Dutch blue 17th century antiqued delft tile blossoms and butterflies. The catalog of the dutch delft collection at the royal museum of art and history in brusselsby helbig.
The following first 6 books relate to delft tiles and the history of dutch tiles in general. It is clear that they are passionate about the subject of historical, antique delft tile. Get the best deals on delft tile when you shop the largest online selection. The dutch initially used tiles for practical purposes for safety in the fireplaces of their wooden houses, and in their kitchens. It was not only known for the sheer size, but also recognized as the industry with the highest quality and diversity of products. We offer our classic delft blue style dutch birth plates and tiles in the 6, 8 and 11 inch size along with a new style color 8 inch birth plate. Very useful for analyzing the decorative techniques of specific artists. If you are interested in collectibles, wall tiles, murals or books with more information, please click any of these links. The exciting history of dutch ceramic tiles mosa magazine. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This small tile picture depicts a daisy or other flower, with two birds perched on its branches. Get the best deals on delft tile when you shop the largest online selection at. In the historical center of the town, on a five minute walk from the planetarium, you will find our gallery. Delft blue tiles not always blue, not always from delft.
These tiles are available in delft blue or multicolored delft. Written in dutch covering the range of the early dutch production. Tea tile measures about 5 78 across the face numerous marks on the back. Sugar, spices, tea, coffee, cast iron, and pottery became some of hollands most desirable trade commodities. Dutch delft ceramic tile 17 donate browse sources words about search. In addition, examples of decorative arts from the islamic world such as iznik tiles. Books about delftware welcome to our online gallery of antiques. It is a so called circle cord tile that dates from around 1570 1590, so the 2nd half of the 16 century. We carry decorative tiles, birth plates and birth tiles, vases, canalhouses, and christmas ornaments, just to. The book has many pictures and illustrations of marks to use for comparison purposes. Delft blue pottery and porcelain in the netherlands. There are some details on this tin glazed tile that suggest it also. Dutch delft ceramic tile 4 donate browse sources words about search. Much of the finer work was produced in delft, but simple everyday tinglazed pottery was made in places such as gouda, rotterdam, haarlem, amsterdam and dordrecht.
The museum het prinsenhof of delft, established in 1911, offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of the netherlands, delft and delftware. The results are oneofakind items treasured for generations. Delftware is frequently used to describe any blue and white ceramic item. Delft blue, also known as delft blue pottery, or delft earthenware, is the tinglazed ceramic pottery produced in and around delft in the netherlands. If you want to, you can buy much more expensive delft blue items. The production of delft blue started in the 17th century and it is still being made today. Vintage delft tile dutch windmill blue white tile wood framed artist signed. Get the best deals on delft blue tiles when you shop the largest online selection at.
Nelis dutch village delft blue pottery, wooden shoes. Hans van lemmen has compiled a nice overview of the history of dutch tilemaking. Delft kitchen and fireplace tiles shop best sellers. The tile museum of otterlo, netherlands, is also a rich source of information on tiles produced in holland. We carry decorative tiles, birth plates and birth tiles, vases, canalhouses, and christmas ornaments, just to name a few. If you are visiting us, we will take the time to tell you all about our tiles, their history and our company. John braat and company, llc has been importing these beautiful dutch birth plates from holland for over 50 years. The term is derived from the dutch town of delft where from the seventeenth century many potteries produced handpainted tinglazed pottery of high quality which. Dated dutch delftwareby jan daniel van dam rijksmuseum, amsterdam. This small tile picture shows a lion with one paw on a circle. The history and character of old delft tiles in amsterdam. History of dutch delft tiles the beginning it was at the beginning of the seventeenth century that the dutch tile industry started to florish and rapidly became the largest production area of the world.
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