Blue and White Antique Dutch Delft Chargers Pair Hand Painted Flowers c.1780

$900.00

This pair of blue and white Dutch Delft chargers was hand-painted at De Porceleyne Bijl (The Axe) factory circa 1780.
Each charger centers on a flowering arrangement rising from a patterned, footed vase, painted in rich cobalt blue against a white tin-glazed ground.
The stylized floral arrangements give these Dutch Delft chargers a balanced, formal composition.
The centers are framed by alternating freely painted flowering branches and cobalt lattice panels.
Ochre rims define the edges and introduce warmth to the blue and white palette.
At 12.25 inches in diameter, the pair makes a substantial wall display in a country interior, whether arranged vertically or side by side above a dresser or sideboard.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $900 for the pair
Dimensions: Each 12.25 inches in diameter
Decoration: Hand-painted flowering vases, floral branches, cobalt lattice panels, and ochre rims
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Dutch Delftware
Origin: Delft, Netherlands
Maker: De Porceleyne Bijl (The Axe)
Date: Circa 1780

 

In stock

Notable Details:

  • Well-matched pair with individual variations in the hand-painted decoration
  • Deep cobalt blue balanced by open areas of white glaze
  • Ochre-painted rims framing the floral and geometric borders
Background of Dutch Delft

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Delft potters in the Netherlands developed a distinctive style influenced by imported Chinese porcelain.
When Chinese exports declined in the mid-17th century, Dutch potteries filled the demand with their own interpretations, resulting in a flourishing industry centered in the city of Delft.
This pair of chargers reflects the mature phase of Delft production, when painters had mastered the synthesis of Eastern and Western styles, creating designs that were both elegant and highly decorative.

 

 


We offer FREE shipping to the continental United States. For orders shipping outside the continental US, please email admin@bardith.com for a shipping quote.

Buyer Protection Guarantee: your purchase will arrive as described.

Questions? Contact us.