What is 18th-century Dutch Delftware ceramic?

Dutch Delftware refers to tin-glazed earthenware produced in and around Delft in the Netherlands from the sixteenth century onwards. Eighteenth-century polychrome pieces expanded beyond traditional blue and white designs to include multi-coloured hand-painted enamels, depicting pastoral, floral, or oriental motifs.

What materials and construction techniques were used in Dutch Delftware?

Delftware was manufactured from local and imported clay bodies fired into earthenware, then coated with an opaque white tin glaze. Decorators applied metallic oxide pigmentssuch as cobalt for blue, iron for red, and antimony for yellowby hand before a final firing fused the glazes.

How do you identify authentic 18th-century Delftware?

Authentic pieces generally display minor glaze chipping (fritting) along rim edges, visible hand-painted brushwork with slight variations, and maker marks painted under the glaze on the base, such as those of recognized factories like De Drie Klokken.

How should Dutch Delftware vases be styled in modern interiors?

Displaying a pair of Delftware vases symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece or atop a dark wood sideboard creates visual balance. The rich primary pigments complement neutral backgrounds, traditional panelling, or minimalist contemporary shelving.

How should historic tin-glazed earthenware ceramics be cleaned and maintained?

Dust ceramics regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or microfibre duster. Avoid full submersion in water, ultrasonic cleaning, or chemical solvents, as moisture can enter existing glaze crazing and damage the porous earthenware body beneath.

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Pair 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 Bells Drie Klokken Factory

Name: Pair 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 Bells Drie Klokken Factory
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1144418
Price: 459 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

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Description

Pair 18th-Century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 BELLS Drie klokken Factory

Brief Description:

This is a beautiful pair of tall, original 18th-century Dutch Delft polychrome Vases from the Drie Klokken Factory (3-Bells Factory)

Each impressive vase is of hexagonal form, with incredible-quality hand-painted scenes, including landscapes, flowers, seascapes, and a courting Dutch couple strolling along while conversing.

Both are marked with the Three Bells factory sign at the base.

Biography of the Drie Klokken Factory:

De Drie Klokken pottery was established in 1671 at premises on De Geer that had previously housed a brewery. The company was founded by Barbara Cornelisdochter Rotteveel. Her grandson, Pieter Mesch, took over in 1706. The next owners were his widow, Maria van Ophoven, and her second husband, Hendrik van Willigen.

De Drie Klokken was sold to Adriaan van der Does in 1743. His widow and son ran the company after his death.

The pottery was auctioned off in 1784, after which it was run by a partnership (compagnieschap). The owners expanded the company, constructing several new buildings, and in 1840, operations moved to the Porceleyne Clauw pottery. In 1841, the property belonging to De Drie Klokken was purchased by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Many of the objects made by this pottery have a mark featuring three bells (the drie klokken of the name)

Attributes:

Dutch

Drie Klokken Factory

18th-century

Circa 1760

Marked to the base - 3-bells

Condition:

The pieces are offered in an overall good original condition with minimal chips.

There is an ancient repair to one vase foot, and some of the original glazing has discoloured over time - see images.

Other than these expected minor cosmetic imperfections, they are a super quality pair that displays well.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 10.6'' | 26.9 cm

Width: 5'' | 12.7 cm

Depth: 5'' | 12.7 cm

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Height

26.9cm (10.59")

Width

12.7cm (5.00")

Depth

12.7cm (5.00")

Declaration

Artsonline has dated these Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases to the 18th Century.

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SA1144418

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Description

Pair 18th-Century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 BELLS Drie klokken Factory

Brief Description:

“

This is a beautiful pair of tall, original 18th-century Dutch Delft polychrome Vases from the Drie Klokken Factory (3-Bells Factory).

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fig 1. A pair of 18th-century octagonal flared Dutch Delft polychrome tin-glazed earthenware vases featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes of figures in landscape settings framed by floral motifs. — fig 1. Pair 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 Bells Drie Klokken Factory

Each impressive vase is of hexagonal form, with incredible-quality hand-painted scenes, including landscapes, flowers, seascapes, and a courting Dutch couple strolling along while conversing.

Both are marked with the Three Bells factory sign at the base.

fig 2. A pair of 18th-century octagonal flared Dutch Delft polychrome tin-glazed earthenware vases featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes of figures in landscape settings framed by floral motifs. — fig 2. Pair 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 Bells Drie Klokken Factory

Biography of the Drie Klokken Factory:

De Drie Klokken pottery was established in 1671 at premises on De Geer that had previously housed a brewery. The company was founded by Barbara Cornelisdochter Rotteveel. Her grandson, Pieter Mesch, took over in 1706. The next owners were his widow, Maria van Ophoven, and her second husband, Hendrik van Willigen.

fig 3. A pair of 18th-century octagonal flared Dutch Delft polychrome tin-glazed earthenware vases featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes of figures in landscape settings framed by floral motifs. — fig 3. Pair 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 Bells Drie Klokken Factory

De Drie Klokken was sold to Adriaan van der Does in 1743. His widow and son ran the company after his death.

The pottery was auctioned off in 1784, after which it was run by a partnership (compagnieschap). The owners expanded the company, constructing several new buildings, and in 1840, operations moved to the Porceleyne Clauw pottery. In 1841, the property belonging to De Drie Klokken was purchased by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

fig 4. A pair of 18th-century octagonal flared Dutch Delft polychrome tin-glazed earthenware vases featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes of figures in landscape settings framed by floral motifs. — fig 4. Pair 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 Bells Drie Klokken Factory

Many of the objects made by this pottery have a mark featuring three bells (the drie klokken of the name)

Attributes:

Dutch

Drie Klokken Factory

18th-century

Circa 1760

Marked to the base - 3-bells

Condition:

fig 5. A pair of 18th-century octagonal flared Dutch Delft polychrome tin-glazed earthenware vases featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes of figures in landscape settings framed by floral motifs. — fig 5. Pair 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 Bells Drie Klokken Factory

The pieces are offered in an overall good original condition with minimal chips.

There is an ancient repair to one vase foot, and some of the original glazing has discoloured over time - see images.

Other than these expected minor cosmetic imperfections, they are a super quality pair that displays well.

fig 6. A pair of 18th-century octagonal flared Dutch Delft polychrome tin-glazed earthenware vases featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes of figures in landscape settings framed by floral motifs. — fig 6. Pair 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 Bells Drie Klokken Factory

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 10.6'' | 26.9 cm

Width: 5'' | 12.7 cm

Depth: 5'' | 12.7 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 7. A pair of 18th-century octagonal flared Dutch Delft polychrome tin-glazed earthenware vases featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes of figures in landscape settings framed by floral motifs. — fig 7. Pair 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 Bells Drie Klokken Factory

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 8. A pair of 18th-century octagonal flared Dutch Delft polychrome tin-glazed earthenware vases featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes of figures in landscape settings framed by floral motifs. — fig 8. Pair 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Vases 3 Bells Drie Klokken Factory

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.