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Identifying Your Delftware

Sometimes we get asked about identifying delftware but we aren't experts about it and usually try to steer this question to people who are. But here are some things that might help....Identifying delftware is  a complicated process. You need 1) a good book to identify marks, and you need 2) a vibrant marketplace to set realistic prices. The book, "Discovering Dutch Delftware" by Dr. Stephen Van Hook has been created in recent years.

 Using the word/name 'Holland' has not been exclusive for some time. The Dutch have marked the words Delft and Holland at the bottom of their pieces for quite awhile. Screen printed pieces, the most affordable, and mass produced, have this typed of labeling on the bottom. Hand painted pieces, the more expensive and exclusive pieces, are usually marked with the name of artist and a pottery mark and painted pieces  often have brush strokes on them

We can get the book for you if you are interested in pursuing this, just let us know and we can give you a current printing price. It will provide you the history of the delftware production over the many years and the kinds of processes used as well as cover many illustrations and pictures and the kinds of markings that are used for comparison purposes. If may even help you see the value in some pieces that you currently have :)

Marketplaces are different; they are ever changing and you will have to do your homework to find good ones for your pieces.

Read up on your delftware to understand the value of what you have. The marks on the pieces may actually be very misleading because a crown mark isn't always an indication of royal delft and the words hand painted or made in Holland aren't always a guarantee that is was. (Although our pieces ARE actually imported from Holland because we deal with a reputable importer). This is because the Netherlands doesn't have regulating laws about the Country of Origin labeling as other countries do such as the United States does. A Made in China label, to us, means cheap and poorly made, yet these pieces can sit right next to true delftware in Holland with no separation.

If you're interested in this book, let us know, and we will get you current pricing information :)

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Care of your Delft

     Wipe with a damp cloth to keep clean and dust free. Do not use in a dishwasher. Keep from direct sunlight to avoid fading or any damage to the glazes.

Shipping Outside the U.S

    Yes, we do ship outside the U.S, but because each case is different, we can't, and won't, make any automatic shipment prices like other websites do because often, this will actually cost you more money. In fact, it's to your benefit for us to get an approximate idea of the total weight of the shipped item and all additional costs (overseas costs will often require additional fees such as duty taxes, insurance etc) and then we can give you an much better final estimate. We do this for our customers rather than give a rounded and inflated cost of an item. Though this takes time, it does save you money! If you are interested, just let us know :) We'll do our best to help you as best we can.