Blue and White Delft
Tin-glazed earthenware with cobalt blue decorations.
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Dutch Delft Blue White Garniture Set Hand Painted Birds 19th C
$3,700.00Hand-painted at the Three Bells Factory in the Netherlands circa 1830–1840, this Dutch Delft garniture set features birds and flowering branches painted in deep cobalt blue.
The arrangement of three covered jars and a pair of fluted beaker vases creates a complete and balanced display, with a strong visual rhythm.
The decoration carries real energy.
Birds move across the surfaces, creating a sense of animation.
Their forms are defined by confident brushwork, while flowering plants fill the field.
The cobalt shows tonal variation, moving from deep saturated passages to lighter washes, giving the scenes depth and visual movement.
As the eye travels across the set, the design feels continuous, each piece reinforcing the next.
The classic leopard finials add a lively silhouette and reinforce the set’s character.
This is a beautiful, elegant set that holds attention, offering detail up close and a strong, unified presence across a room.Dimensions: Jars 13.25″ Tall x 5.5″ Wide (across the top) x 4.5″ Deep; Fluted Vases 9.5″ Tall x 5.25″ Wide (across the top) x 5″ Deep
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge chips invisibly restored
Marks: Mark of the Three Bells Factory
Decoration: Hand-painted birds, florals, and scrolling foliage in cobalt blue
Material: Delft tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Crafted in the traditional 17th-century Delft style
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1830–1840 -
Large Delft Blue and White Hand Painted Vases 20 Inch Floral Pair
$2,900.00This pair of 20-inch Delft vases features an elegant form with a flared neck and a full, rounded body.
They are decorated in deep cobalt blue on a soft white ground, the color applied with clarity and strength.
The decoration features stylized floral motifs, scrolling foliage, and basket and tulip designs framed by panel reserves.
The hand-painted surface is rendered with confident brushwork and tonal variation.
Vertical lappet decoration around the neck and base adds structure, while the 20-inch height gives the pair a strong decorative presence.
Crafted in the traditional 17th-century Delft style, the vases combine bold pattern, refined proportion, and classic blue-and-white contrast.Dimensions: 20 inches tall x 8.5″ wide x 7″ across the base
Condition: Excellent condition
Decoration: Hand-painted blue and white floral basket panels with stylized reserves
Material: Delft tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Delft in the traditional 17th-century style
Origin: Netherlands
Date: 19th century -
Dutch Delft Blue and White Large Plates Pair Axe Mark 18th Century Circa 1770
$2,100.00This pair of large Delft plates presents a strong, balanced composition centered on a long-tailed crane standing in a stylized garden, surrounded by dense floral and foliate ornament.
The decoration is executed in a confident cobalt blue, with tonal variation that brings depth and movement across the surface.
The gently lobed rims frame the design with a rhythmic edge that catches light and reinforces the circular geometry.
The Axe mark of De Porceleyne Bijl places the pair within one of the most respected Delft factories of the 18th century.
By the 1770s, this workshop had established a clear and recognizable standard, combining structured design with a fluid and assured hand.
The relationship between the central reserve, the radiating panels, and the scrolling border is fully resolved, giving the plates a sense of completeness rather than assembly.
At 13.5 inches, the scale gives the plates presence while keeping the design precise and legible.
The cobalt remains fresh, and the surfaces are clean, with the decoration integrated into the form rather than applied onto it.Dimensions: 13.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge frits invisibly restored
Decoration: Blue and white hand-painted crane in a garden with radiating floral panels and scrolling border
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delft pottery)
Style: Dutch Delft, 18th century, Chinese export influence
Origin: Delft, Netherlands
Date: 18th century, circa 1770 -
Antique Dutch Delft Blue and White Large Charger Plate c 1800
$640.00This Dutch Delft blue and white charger presents a strong, balanced garden composition centered on a stylized vase rising from a dark cobalt ground.
The peony at right opens fully, its layered petals articulated in confident brushwork, while buds and feathery leaves create movement across the field.
Rockwork and foliage anchor the design, giving the scene weight and structure.
The cobalt is deep and saturated, shifting in tone where the brush passes more lightly over the tin-glazed surface.
The wide border frames the center with a repeating pattern of buds and scrolling leaves, painted with clarity and control.
At fourteen inches in diameter, the scale would give the piece presence on a wall.Dimensions: 14 inches in diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
Decoration: Hand-painted in cobalt blue with peonies, buds, foliage, and rockwork within a patterned border
Material: Tin glazed earthenware
Style: Dutch Delft
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1800
Background of Dutch Delft:
The technique of making Delft was first described in writing by Gerrit Paape in “The Delft Pottery Maker,” published in 1794 and dedicated to Lambertus Sanderus, owner of De Porceleyne Claeuw. Delft faience began in the seventeenth century, with much of the finest production centered in the city of Delft. Potters coated their wares in an opaque white tin glaze and applied decoration in cobalt before covering the surface with a clear glaze. This process gave depth to the blues and a smooth, luminous finish. By about 1650, technical skill had advanced significantly, ushering in the golden age of Delft production -
Pair Dutch Delft Blue and White Covered Jars Circa 1770
$2,600.00This pair of Dutch Delft blue and white covered jars, painted circa 1770, has the scale, clarity, and completeness that distinguish strong eighteenth-century examples.
Fully composed on every side, they are planned and painted to be read in the round.
The front of each jar presents a chinoiserie landscape with a standing figure in a garden and a boy observing from a terrace, framed within lambrequins and scrolling ornament. The reverse is equally considered, with flowering branches and a long-tailed bird that introduce movement and contrast.
The cobalt is well handled, shifting from soft washes to more saturated passages. The blue remains clear, and its variation gives dimension to the scenes against the warm, creamy ground. Subtle pooling at the brush edges adds energy.
The softly faceted bodies strengthen the form and animate the painted surface as light moves across the planes. The octagonal covers are topped with crisply modeled leopard finials. Both covers are original and closely matched, which strengthens the integrity of the pair.
At 12.5 inches high and 13 inches with the custom wood stands, the jars have a balanced and substantial presence. The clarity of the painting and the strength of the form make this a strong and complete pair.
Dimensions: 13 inches high with stand; jars 12.5 inches high by 6 inches wide by 4.5 inches deep
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge frits invisibly restored
Decoration: Hand-painted blue and white chinoiserie scenes with floral and lambrequin motifs
Material: Delft
Style: 18th-century Dutch Delft
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1770 -
Large English Delft Blue and White Punch Bowl Liverpool Circa 1760
$2,600.00This large English Delft punch bowl was hand painted in Liverpool around 1760. At thirteen inches in diameter, it combines substantial scale with notable lightness in both its thin potting and the clear tone of its cobalt blue.
The blue fires in a light, fresh shade that complements the delicacy of the bird-and-flower design on the exterior and the restrained floral sprigs within. A lively songbird moves through flowering sprays beneath a structured diaper border at the rim. The outlines are firm, the washes controlled, and the brushwork remains visible.
The cobalt stays light rather than dark or inky, allowing the decoration to read clearly across the broad surface. The glaze has a cool white cast with slight bluish translucency and an even surface with only mild pooling. That clarity supports the painting and sharpens the blue.
The foot ring is neatly cut and proportioned, reinforcing the sense of careful workshop finish. Inside, a single budding flower in the well and delicate leafy sprigs below the rim reflect the traditional restraint of Liverpool punch bowls of this period.
Scale, lightness, and controlled painting define the strongest English Delft. This bowl brings those qualities together with clarity and balance.
Dimensions: 13 inches diameter x 6.5 inches tall
Condition: Excellent with a small glaze skip in the well and very small edge frits invisibly restored
Decoration: Hand-painted in soft cobalt blue with bird and flower sprays and diaper border
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Origin: Liverpool, England
Date: Circa 1760 -
Dutch Delft Blue & White Large Plate Hand Painted Circa 1780
$900.00This Dutch Delft blue and white large plate was hand painted in the Netherlands circa 1780 and stands out for the strength and clarity of its radial design. At nearly fourteen inches in diameter, the scale allows the central floral rosette to command the surface with authority.
Radiating foliate scrolls and small blossoms fill the well in a disciplined, symmetrical arrangement. The pattern expands outward in measured intervals, creating movement without crowding. The border alternates stylized leaves with geometric panels, providing structure and contrast to the flowing interior decoration.
The brushwork is fluent and assured, with natural tonal variation where cobalt gathers and softens beneath the glaze. The blue remains clear against the warm tin-glazed ground, allowing the pattern to read distinctly across the full diameter.
The balance of symmetry, scale, and confident hand-painted brushwork gives the plate a strong and composed presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 13.75 inches
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips, invisibly restored
Decoration: Hand-painted blue and white floral and foliate design
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Dutch Delft, late 18th century
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1780 -
3 Antique Dutch Delft Blue & White Peacock Pattern Large Plates 18th Century
$3,200.00This set of three Dutch Delft blue and white large plates was made at De Vergulde Bloempot and De Klaaw in the Netherlands, circa 1790.
The plates are hand-painted in deep cobalt blue with the celebrated Peacock pattern, one of the most enduring and recognizable designs in Dutch Delftware.
At the center of each plate stands a vase overflowing with stylized flowers and fernlike leaves that radiate outward in a fan form, creating the distinctive silhouette that gives the pattern its name.
The composition fills the well with confident symmetry and strong brushwork, while the rim is framed with bold cartouches and scrolling ornament that anchor the design.
A crisp yellow slip painted border encircles each plate, heightening the intensity of the cobalt and giving the set a vivid, luminous presence.
The Peacock pattern has been known since the 17th century and remained popular for generations, admired for its balance of decorative richness and clarity of form.
Two plates bear underglaze factory marks for De Vergulde Bloempot, and one bears the mark for De Klaaw, confirming their production at these respected Delft factories.
This is a handsome and cohesive group that reflects the enduring appeal of late 18th-century Dutch Delft.Dimensions: 13.5 inches diameter, 14.25 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent, with minor edge frits to the yellow borders invisibly restored
Decoration: Hand-painted Peacock pattern in cobalt blue with yellow slip-painted rim
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Traditional 17th century Delft style
Origin: Netherlands
Date: 1780 to 1820
Notable Details:
• Two marked for De Vergulde Bloempot and one for De Klaaw
• Classic Peacock pattern with vase and radiating fern motif
• Deep cobalt blue hand-painted decoration
• Bright yellow slip-painted borders
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Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars Hand Painted Netherlands C. 1790
$2,300.00This pair of late 18th-century Dutch Delft jars has strong form, true pairing, and confident hand-painted decoration.
They read as a substantial pair of mantle jars.
The ovoid bodies rise to a stepped neck and a wide projecting flange, creating a silhouette with clear architectural presence.
That flange gives the form its authority, separating the body cleanly from the cover and giving the jars a more structured profile than simpler forms.
The domed covers complete the shape, each finished with a tiered knop finial banded in cobalt.
The decoration is hand-painted in tones of cobalt blue on a soft white tin-glazed ground.
Stylized landscape elements, flowering plants, and rockwork are arranged across the bodies with confidence.
A drapery-like border at the shoulder creates a clear visual break, allowing the form to read distinctly beneath the decoration.
On the reverse, each jar is finished with a butterfly, introducing a lighter, more informal element.
The pair is closely matched without being identical.
The hand-painted scenes relate to one another but vary in detail, giving the jars a natural dialogue.
Dimensions: 10.75 inches tall x 4.75 inches diameter at widest point x 3 inches diameter at base
Condition: Excellent, with small edge chips invisibly restored
Decoration: Hand-painted blue and white landscape and floral motifs
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware, Delft
Style: Traditional 18th-century Delft style
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1790 -
Pair Delft Blue and White Antique Hand Painted Jars with The Claw Mark Ca. 1820
$1,800.00This 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 topped with the classic Delft Bird and Ball finial, a hallmark of Dutch workshop tradition.
The bodies are gracefully modeled, rising from a shaped foot to a well-balanced shoulder and neck that frame the fitted lids.
The main decoration is the celebrated Delft Peacock pattern, in which fanned fern fronds spread outward in a manner recalling a peacock’s unfolding tail, a motif prized for its symmetry and beauty.
The cobalt palette is rich and consistent, with carefully composed foliate scrolls completing the design.Dimensions: 11.5″ tall x 4.5″ wide x 3″ deep
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Blue and white Peacock pattern featuring fanned fern motifs recalling a peacock’s tail
Material: Delft earthenware
Style: Traditional 17th century Delft style
Origin: The Netherlands
Date: Circa 1820
Notable Details:
**Mark of the Claw, a recognized Delft factory in operation from 1658 to 1840.
Classic Bird and Ball finial on octagonal covers
Beautiful cobalt palette with the distinctive Delft Peacock pattern
Elegant, well-proportioned bodies with strong visual presence
Traditional decoration associated with 17th and 18th-century Delft workshops -
Large Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Vase Hand Painted 18th Century Ca. 1770
$1,600.00This hand-painted Dutch Delft vase, made circa 1770, is a beautiful example of 18th-century tin-glazed earthenware in blue and white.
Rising to more than eighteen inches, the vase has a sculptural silhouette that moves gracefully from its octagonal base to the rounded body, slender neck, and round upper section, ending in a flared notched rim.
The decoration is richly painted with songbirds among flowering branches, with small blossoms scattered throughout to create a light mille-fleurs effect.
The clarity of the cobalt blue, the confident brushwork, and the interplay of large and small motifs give the vase a lively visual rhythm.
Around the shoulders, a band of lappets articulates the change in contour, while a ring of stiff leaves encircles the neck, adding definition and upward movement.
The tin-glazed surface has a soft sheen typical of fine Delftware, and the underside shows rough marks where the vase was pried from the kiln floor after firing, an authentic detail of 18th-century production.Condition: Excellent, with very small edge chips invisibly restored.
Dimensions: 18.25″ tall × 8.5″ diameter × 6.5″ base
Decoration: Hand-painted songbirds and flowers with scattered blossoms, stiff leaves at the neck, lappets at the shoulders
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: 18th-century Dutch Delft, blue and white
Origin: The Netherlands
Date: Circa 1770
Notable Details:
Beautiful hand-painted decoration with birds and florals
Tall sculptural form with octagonal base and rounded contours
Deep cobalt palette with confident, fluid brushwork
Stiff-leaf neck band and lappet shoulder motif
Underside retains rough kiln-release marks from firing -
Antique Blue and White Delft Jar Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands Ca. 1780
$1,700.00This fine 18th-century Dutch Delft jar was hand painted in blue and white circa 1780.
The octagonal body is decorated with a swirling cobalt blue floral design.
The painter’s confident brushwork alternates deep cobalt blue with soft, translucent shading, creating a lively sense of movement across the surface.
The jar’s shoulder features a band of acanthus leaf decoration.
At the top, a lively foo dog finial adds a delightful detail.
The jar is in excellent condition, with a luminous glaze and richly preserved decoration.Dimensions: 20.5″ tall x 9″ across the widest point x 5.5″ across the base
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted cobalt floral and foliate design on an octagonal body with matching lid
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware)
Style: 18th Century Dutch Delft, inspired by Chinese export porcelain
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1780 -
Pair Blue and White Large Hand Painted Dutch Delft Plates The Axe Circa 1780
$900.00This pair of large Dutch Delft plates, traditionally referred to as chargers, was hand-painted at the renowned De Porceleyne Bijl (The Axe) factory in Delft, circa 1780.
Each plate measures 12.25 inches in diameter and is centered with a carefully balanced composition depicting a basket overflowing with flowers, rendered with assurance and clarity in rich cobalt blue.
The surrounding border alternates between scrolling floral sprays and diamond-patterned panels, creating a rhythmic frame that guides the eye across the surface.
Warm ochre-painted rims provide contrast against the white tin-glazed ground, lending definition and visual depth while neatly enclosing the decoration.
The pair remains in excellent condition and reflects the confident workmanship and refined decorative control associated with late 18th-century production at The Axe factory.
Dimensions: 12.25 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted floral basket with alternating border panels
Material: Delft tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Dutch Delftware
Origin: Netherlands, De Porceleyne Bijl (The Axe)
Date: Circa 1780
Notable Details:
Produced at De Porceleyne Bijl (The Axe), active 1637–1803
Strong cobalt blue painting on a white tin-glazed ground
Ochre-painted rims provide warmth and visual framing
Large-format plates traditionally called chargers
Well-matched pair with balanced decoration and excellent preservation -
Pair Blue & White Dutch Delft Plates Hand Painted De Porceleyne Claeuw Circa 1760
$2,400.00This pair of large blue and white Dutch Delft plates, traditionally made as chargers, is hand-painted and marked by De Porceleyne Claeuw (The Claw) and was made in the Netherlands circa 1760.Each charger measures 14 inches in diameter and features a central urn overflowing with flowers, surrounded by concentric borders of scrolling vines and blossoms.
The rich cobalt palette is complemented by lively brushwork with rhythmic energy.
The lobed and barbed edges are painted dark blue, framing the composition beautifully.
Impressive in both size and decoration, these chargers display the beauty and creativity associated with De Porceleyne Claeuw, one of Delft’s most celebrated factories.Dimensions: 14″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Material: Delft tin-glazed earthenware
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1760 (De Porceleyne Claeuw active 1661–1840) -
Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger De Witte Starre Factory Circa 1770
$1,060.00This large Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted at the De Witte Starre* factory in Delft circa 1770.
The cobalt blue decoration is arranged in petal-like panels radiating from a central roundel.
Each panel is filled with abundant hand-painted floral motifs, including blossoming branches, tulips, and peonies.
The border shows panels of blooms and patterned ornament, all meticulously executed in fluid brushwork.
This is an especially fine example of De Witte Starre’s output during its peak period, distinguished by its elegant form and rich decoration.Marks: the reverse has the star mark of De Witte Starre
Dimensions:13.75″
Condition: Excellent. Minor glaze imperfections typical of 18th-century Delftware and small edge frits invisibly restored.
Decoration: Blue and white hand-painted floral panels arranged in a radial petal design
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Dutch Delft, Chinoiserie Influence
Origin: Netherlands, Delft
* De Witte Starre was founded in 1660 and closed in 1804.
Date: Circa 1770 -
Pair Large Antique Blue and White Delft Jars, Fluted, Netherlands Circa 1880
$2,700.00This exquisite pair of large blue and white Delft jars was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, circa 1880.
The design features shaped panels, each depicting a scene of a vase filled with flowers and foliage, surrounded by more flowers and foliage, all rendered in deep blue.
The jars have a fluted body that adds visual interest as light reflects off the gracefully curving surface.
The shoulders of the jars are adorned with a band of stylized blossoms, leaves, and trailing vines.
The matching domed covers are decorated to complement the jars and are topped with traditional Delft lion finials painted in cobalt blue.
These jars are elegantly proportioned and beautifully decorated.
Dimensions: 17.25″ tall x 8.5″ wide x 5.25″ diameter at the base
Condition: ExcellentMaterial: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delft)
Style: Strong 17th-century design influence
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1880 -
Set of 3 Antique Blue and White Delft Plates Hand Painted Netherlands Ca. 1800
$1,180.00This set of three antique Delft plates was hand-painted in the Netherlands circa 1800.
Each plate measures approximately 9 inches in diameter and features a unique blue and white design painted in cobalt oxide under a clear glaze.
The central motifs include stylized beautiful floral arrangements and a pastoral scene with deer, all framed by floral borders.
The rims are finished with a warm yellow line, a traditional touch in late 18th- and early 19th-century Dutch faience.
These plates embody the Folk Art charm and decorative style that made Delftware prized throughout Europe.Dimensions: 9 inches in diameter
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted in blue with stylized flowers and landscape scenes
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware)
Style: Folk Art / Dutch Delft
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1800
Key Features
– Set of three antique Delft plates
– Hand-painted cobalt blue designs
– Yellow rim highlights
– Decorative floral and scenic motifs
– Dutch tin-glazed earthenware, circa 1800 -
Antique Delft Charger Hand Painted at De Vergulde Bloempot 18th Century Ca. 1740
$1,100.00This antique Dutch Delft charger plate was hand-painted in the first half of the 18th century at De Vergulde Bloempot, one of the most esteemed Delftware factories of the period.
It is marked on the reverse with the initials “B P,” identifying it as a work of this distinguished maker.
The charger features a lovely symmetrical composition of stylized tulips, scrolling foliage, and elaborate foliate elements arranged in a radiant pattern.
Painted in rich cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed ground, the decoration reflects the confident brushwork and refined aesthetic associated with high-end Delftware.
The charger is finished with a charming molded pie crust rim, which adds a tactile and visually arresting edge to the design.Marks: The “B P” mark in underglaze blue used in the 18th century at De Vergulde Bloempot
Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 2″ height
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Blue & White Delft Charger by De Klaauw (The Claw) Netherlands Ca. 1780
$1,280.00This 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 center shows a peacock standing in water, surrounded by delicate flowers and a pair of fluttering butterflies.
The double border is adorned with alternating panels of peacock feathers and floral motifs.
The scalloped and barbed rim adds an elegant finishing touch.
A similar pair of chargers is in the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Bloomfield Collection (1882-773, 775).
For an image and further discussion of this charger, see: E Schaap: “Delft Ceramics at the Philadelphia Museum of Art” pg 76 and 77.Marks: The underside with the mark of De Klaauw (The Claw) in underglaze blue.
Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent, with tiny edge frits touched in
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Antique Blue & White English Delftware Charger 18th Century Hand-Painted C. 1750
$740.00This Delft charger showcases a charming hand-painted chinoiserie scene featuring blooming trees, rocky formations, a cottage, and two fishermen in their boats on the water, with birds soaring in the sky above.
The design covers the entire plate without a separate border, a creative technique rarely seen in 18th-century English Delft pottery. The scene is painted in shades of cobalt blue against a traditional light blue glazed background.Marks: The reverse features a factory mark “12.” Such marks are commonly found on 18th-century English Delftware ceramics to indicate the size of an item for display in the factory showroom or to denote its price category.
Dimensions: 10.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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18th Century Blue and White English Delft Jug Hand-Painted
$1,100.00This blue and white English Delftware 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 bottle 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.
Given England’s strong maritime traditions, this could just as likely 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.Dimensions: Height: 8″ Diameter 5″
Condition: Excellent with very small edge frits typical of Delftware
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Pair Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Jars Netherlands Circa 1860
$2,200.00The decoration on this pair of blue and white Dutch Delft jars features intricate floral patterns, scrolling foliage, and a central vase, all hand-painted in two shades of rich cobalt blue.
The painting has great energy as if the flowers were growing wildly as we watched.
Elegant curves frame the design, adding to the visual appeal.
The covers are topped with lion finials that are traditional to Dutch Delft.
Made in the Netherlands circa 1860, jars like this would have been placed on a fireplace mantle or a pair of brackets.Dimensions: Height 13.5″ x 6″ at the widest point x 5″ deep at the deepest point
Condition: Excellent with very small edge chips invisibly restored. -
Pair Antique Dutch Delft Blue and White Chargers Netherlands Circa 1780
$1,740.00This pair of Dutch Delft blue and white large plates draws its strength from the density and control of the hand-painted decoration, where a bold central flower anchors a tightly composed field of scrolling leaves and dotted ornament.
The design holds together with clarity, the cobalt varying from deep, almost inky tones to softer washes that give the surface movement without losing structure.
The border repeats the design in a more open rhythm, creating a measured transition to the rim.
The yellow edge, imitating gilt, frames the composition cleanly and adds a subtle warmth against the cool blue palette.
The plates reflect a late 18th-century Delft interpretation of earlier Chinese export porcelain, with an emphasis on the fullness of pattern and visual impact.Dimensions: 13.5″ diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
Decoration: Hand-painted blue and white floral center with scrolling vines and dotted ground, yellow edge
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Delft, in the traditional 17th-century Delft style
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1780
Notable Details:
Strong, densely composed floral center
Varied cobalt tones create depth and movement
Yellow edge imitating gilded porcelain rims
Well-balanced border framing the central design
Attractive scale and presence as a matched pair -
Pair of Delft Blue and White Chargers Netherlands 18th Century Circa 1780
$2,500.00This pair of Dutch Delft blue and white chargers was hand-painted in the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1780.
Each charger features a beautiful songbird perched on rockwork and surrounded by exquisite flowers (see enlarged images).
Nearby, a garden fence delineates the garden.
The central scene is vibrant and full of energy, capturing the essence of a garden so perfectly that it seems almost alive.
The borders of the chargers contain six panels, each panel showing a single flower.Dimensions: 13.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Charger 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1770
$580.00This 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.Dimensions: 11.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Blue and White Delft Charger 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
$880.00This elegant Dutch Delft blue and white charger was hand-painted in the Netherlands around 1770.
The center features delicate scrolling vines swirling around a beautiful flower.
Two tones of blue are used to make the large central flower stand out from the rest of the design.
The charger is shaped so that the flower at the center is slightly raised.
The wide border is decorated with six flower bulbs and scrolling vines,
Marks: the underside shows the mark of the 18th-century Delft factory, “The Axe.”Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge frits invisibly restored
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Antique Blue and White Delft Vase Hand Painted Chinoiserie Early 18th Century
$1,030.00This exquisite blue and white Dutch Delft vase was crafted in the early 18th century, circa 1720
Its excellent chinoiserie decoration epitomizes late 17th and early 18th century Europe’s fascination with Chinese porcelain.
The vase’s design features delicate hand-painted scenes in cobalt blue beneath a light gray-blue glaze.
The vase is adorned with a continuous motif of Chinese scholars depicted in various contemplative settings.
The scenes illustrate a pair of scholars in dialogue: a scholar seated on a terrace accompanied by two attendants and another scholar resting near a pine tree, absorbed in nature.
In Chinese symbolism, the pine tree represents discipline, moral integrity, longevity, and resilience.
Its inclusion here underscores the esteemed qualities of the scholars portrayed.
The vase’s neck features a pattern of stiff leaves, symbolic of strength, durability, and the capacity to endure.
This detail not only enhances the vase’s aesthetic appeal but also reinforces its symbolic significance.
Dimensions: 14″ tall x 6.5″ diameter at widest point x 5″ diameter at bas
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Blue and White Dutch Delft Chargers Hand Painted 18th Century
$1,800.00This lovely pair of Delft chargers were hand-painted at “The Claw”*in Delft, the Netherlands, circa 1800.
They feature a beautiful garden scene with leaves and flowers against a bright white sky.
The border of the chargers has five panels, each with a single tulip bud and scrolling vines.
Deep blue panels separate the decorated panels.
The painting is crisp, and the cobalt blue shows beautifully on the tin-glazed white ground.
The yellow painted edge enhances the overall blue coloring.
Each charger has the underglaze blue mark of “The Claw.”Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored
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Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1780
$1,200.00This lovely blue and white Delft charger was made in the Netherlands around 1780.
It was meticulously hand-painted in two shades of cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed surface.
The center of the charger portrays a beautiful garden scene, with a blooming orange tree and a garden fence.
The wide border of the charger showcases a repeating pattern of leaves, buds, and single flowers enclosed in ogival cartouches.Dimensions: 13.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Plate or Dish Netherlands Circa 1780
$330.00This 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 decorated with 17 ogival panels, each showing a single flower. Along the edge is a band of geometric design. The elements work together to form a lovely piece of decorative art.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delftware Dish Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1760
$380.00This beautiful blue and white delftware dish was hand painted in England around 1760. It features a lively garden scene with a butterfly hovering on one side and a songbird in flight her head tilted up in song on the other. The scene is set against rockwork and blooming flowers. The border is decorated with three garden fences which create a sense of multiple perspectives, adding to the excitement of the central scene.
Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted Liverpool, England 18th Century Ca. 1760
$1,320.00This blue and white Delft charger was hand-painted in Liverpool, England, during the mid-18th century, around 1760. The design features simple yet elegant decoration, showcasing flowers in full bloom, along with leaves and rockwork.
The border is also decorated with similar floral motifs.
The entire scene is rendered in just two shades of underglaze blue, and the blue-painted edge—a characteristic of some 18th-century Liverpool Delft—gracefully frames the artwork.
The back of this Delftware charger is decorated with simple lines that suggest floral designs (see the last image)
Dimensions: 13.5″ diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent, with slight edge frits invisibly restored; the edge blue retouched -
Blue and White English Delft Charger Hand Painted Mid 18th Century Circa 1760
$1,130.00This exquisite hand-painted Delft charger, made in Liverpool, England, circa 1760, captures a moment in time.The center of this Delftware charger features a hovering songbird, a large peony, and a pair of butterflies, creating a lovely garden scene.The scene flows onto the border, where two butterflies and three flower sprigs add to the charm.The entire scene is rendered in just two shades of underglaze blue, and the blue-painted edge—characteristic of some 18th-century Liverpool Delft—elegantly frames the artwork.Dimensions: 13.5″ diameter x 1.5″ heightCondition: Excellent, with slight edge frits invisibly restored; the edge blue retouched. -
Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted at The Axe Holland Circa 1770
$1,260.00This blue and white charger was hand painted at De Porcelene Bijl “The Axe” circa 1770.
The center of the charger is filled with lovely flowering peonies.
We see flowers in full bloom intertwined with buds and leaves, displaying nature’s cycle of life and renewal.
The border has ten shaped panels, each enclosing a single flower, a bud, and leaves.
The pattern includes several shades of blue, giving it depth and visual interest.
The white edge of the charger is cut in a fabulous lobed pattern that complements the painted decoration. This white edge is accented by a thin blue line.
The design is dynamic and beautiful!
The underside of the charger shows the mark of De Porcelene Bijl “The Axe”.Dimensions: 12″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Pair Large Blue & White Delft Jars Hand Painted, Belgium C. 1922
$1,700.00This pair of large Delft jars has a traditional blue and white floral decoration painted on a white tin-glazed ground.
The body of each jar features four large panels; two show a peacock among flowers, and two show a vase overflowing with flowers.
The shoulders and cover are decorated in a traditional style with floral panels separated by “diamonds.”
This pair of jars were made by the Delft factory of Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium.
The underside of each jar is marked. From the marks, we date the jars to circa 1922.Dimensions: Height 16.5″ x diameter at the widest point 8.5″ x diameter at the base 5″.
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
$1,160.00This beautiful blue and white hand painted charger was made in The Netherlands in the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1780. It is decorated with an eye-catching floral design that encircles a central medallion. We see floral bands showing flowers and scrolling vines. The vibrant cobalt blue decoration draws your eye from the center outward.
Dimensions: 12.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Pair Blue and White Delft Tobacco Jars Delft Hand Painted 18th Century
$2,400.00This outstanding pair of Dutch Delft blue and white tobacco jars was hand painted circa 1770 to hold a type of tobacco named “DÜÎNKERKER.”
Made in the city of Delft circa 1770, the cobalt blue decoration on the jars is outstanding.
Framing the title of the jar is a lovely floral decoration of leaves, small flowers, and scrolling vines.
At the top of the floral decoration, we see a vase bursting with leaves and flowers.
The covers are 20th century.Dimensions: 8.75″ tall (11″with covers) x 7.25″ diameter at widest point
Condition: Excellent
Provenance
One of the pair has the mark of The Blompot on the underside. The Blompot factory operated from 1654 until 1841.
In addition, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has an almost identical tobacco jar made by a competing contemporary Dutch Delft factory. The museum notes the name on the jar, “DÜÎNKERKER,” refers to a type of tobacco that was more commonly known as DÜÎNKERKEN, spelled with an “N” at the end. Duinkerken is a type of chewing tobacco.
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Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish Hand Painted Holland C-1800 w/ Mark of The Claw
$470.00This blue and white Delft plate was hand painted circa 1800 in the Netherlands. Provenance: On the reverse is the mark of De Porceleyene Claeuw, “The Claw” factory operated in Holland from 1658 to 1840. At the center of this lovely hand-painted dish is a traditional Dutch Delft view of a garden. The painting has a lovely touch; at the top of the garden view is a teapot!**( for more information on the Dutch history of tea see ** below) The artist used cobalt blue in various shades to enhance the beauty of the design. We see an oversized peony, a willow tree, and deep blue rockwork. The border is adorned with delicate flowers and intricate vines that add an elegant touch to the overall design The edge is painted with traditional yellow slip. The dish was made circa 1800.
Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter x 1″ height
Condition: Excellent.
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
$5,800.00This splendid five-piece Delft garniture, made in Holland in the mid-18th century, circa 1760, captures the harmony and refinement of 18th-century Dutch faience at its height.
The principal panels depict tranquil landscapes with deer and butterflies beside pagodas, while the side panels show flowering peonies and songbirds perched on garden fences, motifs that beautifully merge European pastoral taste with the enduring fascination for the East.
Each piece, whether the pair of tall trumpet-shaped vases or the three covered jars, is hand-painted in rich cobalt blue on a soft white tin-glazed ground.
The lids are surmounted by lion finials, symbolizing vigilance and strength.
The canted corners are enriched with smaller cartouches of rippling water scenes, and the borders show scrolling flowers and shells, revealing the painter’s confident command of decorative rhythm and detail.
Together, the five pieces form a complete and balanced garniture, once intended to grace a mantelpiece or cabinet in an elegant Dutch interior, radiating serenity and grandeur.
Dimensions: The pair of covered trumpet vases and three covered jars are perfectly proportioned, measuring 14.5 inches tall x 6 inches wide x 5.5 inches deep, and 13.85 inches tall x 5.25 inches wide x 5.25 inches deep
Condition: Very good condition with only minor chips that have been invisibly restored.
Decoration: Hand-painted in cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed ground.
Material: Delft earthenware.
Style: Dutch Rococo.
Origin: Holland.
Date: Circa 1760.
Notable Details:
• Complete five-piece garniture: three covered jars and two trumpet vases
• Finials as seated lions, symbolizing vigilance and protection
• Panels with deer, butterflies, songbirds, and pagoda scenes
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Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Scene 17th Century C-1690
$640.00Made in the Netherlands in the late 17th century, circa 1690, this extraordinary Delft charger is hand-painted in shades of cobalt blue. The soft blue pigment gives the charger a subtle touch. The fascinating naive decoration is styled after Chinese Kraak porcelains made for export to Europe in the 16th century. In the center of the charger, we see a Chinese scholar seated in a garden. A pattern of scrolling vines encircles the central scene. The wide border is decorated with panels showing a seated scholar alternating with panels showing Asian-style floral decorations.
Dimensions: 10.25″ in diameter x 1.25″ tall
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Set of 4 Blue and White Delft Plates or Dishes Hand Painted 18th Century England, C-1760
$1,400.00These exquisite hand-painted Delft dishes, made in Bristol, England, circa 1760 and inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain, are a perfect example of the mid-18th century English delftware artisans’ skill and creativity. The deep cobalt blue on the pale bluish glaze accentuates the delicate chinoiserie design. The center of each dish features a lovely garden scene, with three types of flowers; peony, plum blossom, and chrysanthemum. For a similar Delft dish, see the English Delftware in the Bristol Collection by Frank Briton image and description on page 190, image 12.24.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter x .75″
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored.
For a similar Delft dish, see the English Delftware in the Bristol Collection by Frank Briton image and description on page 190, image 12.24.
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Blue and White Delft Dish Hand-Painted, 18th Century, Circa 1780
$465.00This 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.
Dimensions: diameter 9.1.”
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge frits invisibly restored
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Antique Delft Blue and White Jar Made by The Claw Netherlands Circa 1790
$1,160.00This 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
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Antique Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted Netheralands Circa 1780
$460.00Hand painted circa 1780, this eye-catching blue and white Delft charger is hand painted in shades of cobalt blue with black accents. The artist has captured a vibrant garden scene transporting the viewer to a world of beauty. In the center, we see a pine tree, to one side, a sizeable blossoming peony, and on the other side, a budding peony, all framed by a garden fence that serves as a graceful boundary, enhancing the harmony and balance of the overall design. The border is decorated with four groups of leaves and a single peony bud.
Dimensions: 11.75″ in diameter x 1.75″ deep
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar
$1,100.00The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles. The large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated. The elaborate decoration on the front features a lovely waterside scene topped with an armorial shield supported by angels. On the reverse, we see a beautiful romantic scene showing a courting couple with the man playing the guitar and the young lady listening appreciatively (see images). The vase’s base, shoulder, and cover are decorated with wide bands of deep cobalt blue lappets.
Dimensions: 21 inches tall x 16 inches across the handles x 8 inches diameter of the base
Condition: Very good; there is some craquelure in the glaze and invisible restoration to small edge chips.
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Netherlands Circa 1780 Chinoiserie Design
$700.00Made in the factory of “The Axe” circa 1780, this blue and white Delft charger shows a lovely chinoiserie garden scene hand-painted in cobalt blue.
In the center, we see a pine tree, a garden fence, and a large peony.
The border is decorated with a delicate scrolling vine.
The edge is painted with traditional ochre colored slip.
The charger’s underside has the “The Axe” mark in underglaze blue.Dimensions: 13.75″ in diameter x 2″ deep
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Charger Made by The Claw in the Netherlands circa 1780
$730.00This 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 center shows a vase filled with sunflowers and ferns. The design is reminiscent of a peacock displaying its feathers. Since the 18th century, the pattern has been known as the “Peacock” pattern. The crisp yellow of the slip-painted rim brings out the color of the cobalt blue.
Dimensions: diameter 12.5 inches
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly refinished
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Blue and White Delft Charger Made Netherlands circa 1770 Chinoiserie Decoration
$800.00This blue and white Dutch Delft charger shows a chinoiserie scene in a lovely naive style. The chinoiserie scene in the center of the charger includes three unique viewpoints. On one side, we see a flower and buds in a vase. On the other side, we see stacks of water with pagodas at the water’s edge. The third image is a pair of mountains sketched below the two scenes. Seeing the three viewpoints at the same time is exciting.
Dimensions: 13.5″ x 2.25″ height
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand-Painted, Netherlands, 18th Century, Circa 1760
$945.00The entire surface of this beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft charger is covered in deep cobalt blue coloring. The center of the charger is filled with hand-painted peonies; while the wide border is painted with a net-like pattern of peonies, leaves, and scrolling vines. This charger was made in the Netherlands in the mid-18th century, circa 1760.
Dimensions: 12″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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18th Century Blue and White Delft Large Plate Hand Painted Decoration
$450.00This early eighteenth century Dutch Delft large plate is painted in cobalt blue with a charming garden scene showing a seated lady beside a flowering plant in a pot.
The painter worked with a direct and expressive hand, giving the figure and foliage a lively, almost whimsical character that is especially appealing in early Delft decoration.
The composition sits within a series of concentric rings that guide the eye toward the central scene. Around the rim, a repeating border of arched cobalt brushstrokes forms a rhythmic pattern that frames the image and strengthens the overall design.
The cobalt blue varies slightly in tone across the tin-glazed surface, creating depth and movement typical of hand-painted Dutch Delft from the early eighteenth century. Plates of this type were often made for display, where the bold blue decoration could be easily appreciated on a wall or dresser.
Dimensions: diameter 11.25 inches
Condition: Invisible restoration to tiny edge chips
Price: $450
Decoration: Hand-painted cobalt blue garden scene with geometric border
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delft faience)
Style: Dutch Delft, Baroque period
Origin: Delft, The Netherlands
Date: Circa 1720
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