Each tile is nominally slightly over 5 inches square..
All nine tiles are unique, being individually hand painted with different scenes and patterns featuring various scenes with buildings, trees, watersides, boats and one floral, with most having spider motif corners. They are all enamelled in cobalt blue, using different shades of blue, which varies slightly from tile to tile as expected:- please see the images.
Two of the tiles have scenes within double blue circles.
NOTES:
The central floral pattern tile is slightly thicker and dates to the 17th C
Seven Tiles are 18th Century and one is 19th Century ( blue tinged glaze)
Overall a beautiful set of individual hand painted antique Delft tiles
Notes: On Delft Tiles
In the second half of the 17th century, the city of Delft became the centre of production for high-quality tin glazed earthenware. The earthenware industry disappeared from most Dutch cities, though tile factories managed to survive in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Utrecht. Tile and plate production continued in the northern province of Friesland, more specifically in the towns of Harlingen and Makkum.
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Dimensions:Height: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)Width: 5.15 in (13.09 cm)Depth: 5.15 in (13.09 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 9
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Style:Dutch Colonial(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:EarthenwareHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:Netherlands
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Period:Mid-18th Century
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Date of Manufacture:17th to 19thC
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Condition:FairWear consistent with age and use. No Restoration to the tiles. Tiles condition varies with all tiles having wear Most have surface and edge chipping. One tile has a corner section missing.. PLEASE SEE IMAGES for detail.
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Seller Location:Lincoln, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: P 2227-A & P 2236Seller: LU990339567132
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