What is a Dutch delft charger?

A Dutch delft charger is a large decorative plate produced in the Netherlands during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. These substantial dishes were made for display rather than everyday dining. Potters decorated them with tin glaze and cobalt pigment, often featuring geometric floral patterns or scenic designs that suited formal domestic interiors.

How do I hang a heavy plate safely?

Heavy earthenware plates require specialised wall hangers that distribute the weight evenly across the rim and base. Spring-loaded brass wires or coated metal brackets provide secure support without gripping too tightly. Wall placement should avoid areas subject to vibration or direct sunlight, ensuring the tin glaze remains protected from physical impacts and temperature fluctuations.

Were these plates used for dining?

While ceramic plates could serve food, larger chargers were primarily ornamental items displayed on dressers or walls. The softer earthenware body and tin glaze made them susceptible to scratching from metal cutlery. Smaller plates saw occasional table use among affluent households, yet many survived because owners prized them as decorative works of art.

How can I tell eighteenth-century plates apart?

Eighteenth-century examples often exhibit looser, more varied brushwork compared to strict seventeenth-century formal designs. The evolution from strict blue and white to richer polychrome palettes helps differentiate periods. Examining the foot ring, glaze thickness, and stylistic motifs provides further clues to the approximate decade of production.

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These antique dutch faience plate examples bring tin-glazed earthenware into the home, offering hand-painted blue and white or polychrome decoration from earlier centuries.