How do I date antique delftware?

Dating relies on stylistic shifts in painting, form changes, and the composition of the ceramic body under the glaze. Early pieces often exhibit thicker potting and distinct tin-glaze characteristics compared to later nineteenth-century revivals. Examining the foot ring, pigment behaviour, and tin-glaze thickness provides additional clues for establishing a period.

Were these pieces used for dining?

Large chargers and decorative plates served primarily for display on sideboards or walls rather than daily dining. Specialised forms like apothecary jars, posset pots, and puzzle jugs fulfilled specific medical, domestic, or social functions. Functional vessels saw occasional service in period households before transitioning to cabinet collections.

How should I care for antique tin-glaze?

Keep tin-glazed earthenware away from moisture and avoid immersing porous bodies in water during cleaning. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth to protect the historic glaze surface from damage. Stable indoor humidity prevents stress on the earthenware body and preserves the integrity of the glaze.

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Antique delftware covers tin-glazed earthenware objects in blue and white, offering collectors centuries of hand-painted ceramic history.

Delft Lobed Dish Blue and White Chinoiserie 17th-century Kraak Style

19th century

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Delft Lobed Dish Blue and White Chinoiserie 17th-century Kraak Style

From Artsonline

£370

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19th century

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Dutch Delft Charger

From David Robinson Antiques

£695

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18th century

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18th C Delft Bowl

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£395

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19th century

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A Pair of 19th Century Delft Blue and White Table Lamps

From Hobson May Collection

£1,175

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18th century

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Antique Dutch Delftware Vase and Cover

From Antiques4EU

£1,675

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Delft Blue and White Lidded Vases

From Willows Antiques and Interiors

£695

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18th century

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18th C Delft Bowl

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Dutch Delft Polychrome Charger, C. 1700.

18th century

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Dutch Delft Polychrome Charger, C. 1700.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£480

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18th century

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18th C Delft Charger

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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English Delft Charger - Circa 1770

From M Cross Antiques

£800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Potters shaped ceramic cows and miniature armchairs alongside traditional chargers, proving that historical artisans enjoyed moments of whimsical invention.

17th century

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A 17th Century Antique Dutch Delft Tile, Hand Painted Swan Motif 13cm

From Gilt and Gesso

£150

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18th century

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18th-century Dutch Delft Barber's Bowl Bleeding Dish Blue and White Tin-glaze

From Artsonline

£299

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18th century

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Large 18th-century Spanish Delft Faience Polychrome Charger Plate Bowl Catalana

From Artsonline

£299

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18th century

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18th Century English Delftware Drug Jar Conf:cardiac Apothecary Blue "P" Mark

From Bushells Antiques

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique English Delftware Apothecary Wet Drug Jar S: Balsam Cherub & Shell C1740

18th century

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Antique English Delftware Apothecary Wet Drug Jar S: Balsam Cherub & Shell C1740

From Bushells Antiques

£1,650

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18th century

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18th Century Lambeth Pottery Delftware Bottle

From Treaders Collectables

£2,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Delftware

Delft Lobed Dish Blue and White Chinoiserie 17th-century Kraak Style

Dutch Delft Charger

18th C Delft Bowl

A Pair of 19th Century Delft Blue and White Table Lamps

Antique Dutch Delftware Vase and Cover

Pair of Delft Blue and White Lidded Vases

18th C Delft Bowl

Dutch Delft Polychrome Charger, C. 1700.

18th C Delft Charger

English Delft Charger - Circa 1770

A 17th Century Antique Dutch Delft Tile, Hand Painted Swan Motif 13cm

18th-century Dutch Delft Barber's Bowl Bleeding Dish Blue and White Tin-glaze

Large 18th-century Spanish Delft Faience Polychrome Charger Plate Bowl Catalana

18th Century English Delftware Drug Jar Conf:cardiac Apothecary Blue "P" Mark

Antique English Delftware Apothecary Wet Drug Jar S: Balsam Cherub & Shell C1740

18th Century Lambeth Pottery Delftware Bottle

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