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.

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Dutch Delft Desktop Inkwell Stand Blue and White Faience Late 19th-century

From Artsonline

£255

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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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Beautiful Georgian Antique Delft Vase Lamp

18th century

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Beautiful Georgian Antique Delft Vase Lamp

From Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

£495

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18th century

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An Early 18th Century Delft Charger.

From Youngs Antiques

£120

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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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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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19th century

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A Pair of 19th Century Delft Blue & White Lamps with Handmade Shades on Gilt Bases.

From Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

£3,250

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Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

19th century

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Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

From Artsonline

£369

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18th century

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18th Century Tin Glazed (Delft) Sweetmeat Presentier

From Timberhill Gallery

£225

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Superb 17thc Dutch Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Vase Birds & Flowers

17th century

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Superb 17thc Dutch Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Vase Birds & Flowers

From Artsonline

£775

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

17th century

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A 17th Century Delft Kraak Plate.

From Youngs Antiques

£380

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Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

18th century

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Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

From Artsonline

£455

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17th century

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Large Exceptional 17th-century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase

From Artsonline

£1,450

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Large, Superb 18thc Dutch Delft 'Grand Feu' Manganese & Polychrome Charger Plate

18th century

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Large, Superb 18thc Dutch Delft 'Grand Feu' Manganese & Polychrome Charger Plate

From Artsonline

£299

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Late 17th/early 18thc Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue and White Jug

17th century

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Late 17th/early 18thc Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue and White Jug

From Artsonline

£390

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A Blue Painted Delftware Plate, Dutch C.1780

18th century

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A Blue Painted Delftware Plate, Dutch C.1780

From Mark J West

£155

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Dutch Delftware Pottery

Dutch Delft Desktop Inkwell Stand Blue and White Faience Late 19th-century

18th Century Antique Delft Vase Lamp – Rewired

Beautiful Georgian Antique Delft Vase Lamp

An Early 18th Century Delft Charger.

18th Century Delft Vase Converted to a Table Lamp

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

A Pair of 19th Century Delft Blue & White Lamps with Handmade Shades on Gilt Bases.

Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

18th Century Tin Glazed (Delft) Sweetmeat Presentier

Superb 17thc Dutch Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Vase Birds & Flowers

A 17th Century Delft Kraak Plate.

Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

Large Exceptional 17th-century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase

Large, Superb 18thc Dutch Delft 'Grand Feu' Manganese & Polychrome Charger Plate

Late 17th/early 18thc Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue and White Jug

A Blue Painted Delftware Plate, Dutch C.1780

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