How do I date a piece of delftware?

Dating relies on examining the ceramic body, the formulation of the tin glaze, and the stylistic attributes of the painted decoration. Seventeenth-century examples often display heavier potting and distinct baroque motifs, whereas eighteenth-century items tend to show finer execution and varied forms like posset pots. Changes in palette also assist with chronology, as cobalt blue dominates early periods while later eighteenth-century pieces frequently introduce polychrome enamels. Comparing the piece to documented archives and known historical styles provides further chronological context.

Were these items meant for daily use?

Many forms served specific practical functions in historical households, such as apothecary jars for storing medicines, barber's bowls for shaving, and jugs for serving liquids. Everyday handling was common for items like plates and bowls, though larger chargers were primarily ornamental. Specialised vessels like puzzle jugs and posset pots fulfilled roles during social gatherings and feasts. Over time, surviving utilitarian wares transitioned into decorative display objects.

What is the difference between blue and white and polychrome delft?

Blue and white delft utilises cobalt oxide painted onto the white tin glaze to create monochrome designs inspired by imported Chinese porcelain. This style remained the predominant aesthetic throughout the production period. Polychrome delft incorporates additional mineral pigments to introduce greens, yellows, reds, and manganese into the painted scheme. These multi-coloured variations often appear on eighteenth-century plates and chargers.

How should I display delftware chargers?

Large chargers were originally intended to be hung on walls or displayed on dressers using plate rails to showcase their painted centres. When mounting them today, use specialised wall hangers designed to distribute weight safely across the rim without causing stress to the earthenware. Keep display locations away from direct sunlight and areas subject to sudden temperature fluctuations. Proper placement ensures the tin glaze and painted pigments remain stable over time.

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When buying dutch delftware pottery, you are investing in centuries of tin-glazed earthenware shaped into chargers, vases, and apothecary jars.

17th century

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A Large 17th Century Delft Charger.

From Youngs Antiques

£500

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18th century

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Antique Dutch Delftware Vase and Cover

From Antiques4EU

£1,675

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vases

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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18th C Delft Bowl

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£395

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Pair of Delft Blue and White Lidded Vases

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Delft Blue and White Lidded Vases

From Willows Antiques and Interiors

£695

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vases

18th century

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18th C Delft Charger

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£250

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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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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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19th century

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Dutch Delft Charger

From David Robinson Antiques

£695

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Listings feature items spanning the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries, executed in tin-glazed earthenware with cobalt pigment and brass.

19th century

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Small Pair of 18th/19th Century Tin-glazed Delftware Jugs - Blue & White Floral Decoration

From Deja Vu St Leonards

£165

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18th century

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Rare 18th Century Delft Bowl

From Spitalfields House

£360

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18th century

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Delft Blue & White Shallow Bowl

From William Carr Antiques

£595

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18th century

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Pair of 18th C Delft Jars

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£885

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18th century

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18th Century Antique Delft Vase Lamp – Rewired

From Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

£470

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tables

18th century

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18th Century Delft Vase Converted to a Table Lamp

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£195

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Dutch Delftware Pottery

A Large 17th Century Delft Charger.

Antique Dutch Delftware Vase and Cover

18th C Delft Bowl

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

18th C Delft Bowl

Pair of Delft Blue and White Lidded Vases

18th C Delft Charger

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

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

Dutch Delft Charger

Small Pair of 18th/19th Century Tin-glazed Delftware Jugs - Blue & White Floral Decoration

Rare 18th Century Delft Bowl

Delft Blue & White Shallow Bowl

Pair of 18th C Delft Jars

18th Century Antique Delft Vase Lamp – Rewired

18th Century Delft Vase Converted to a Table Lamp

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