Large 18th century Delft blue and white charger with hand painted floral and foliage decoration
A beautiful early to mid-18th century Delft charger with charming floral chinoiserie decoration throughout.
The charger being of typical blue and white Delft colourway. Delftware—often referred to as Delft China or Delft Blue—was born in the 17th century when the Dutch East India Company flooded Europe with imported blue-and-white Chinese porcelain. When civil war disrupted those imports, clever Dutch potters in Delft, Netherlands, created a tin-glazed earthenware to mimic the highly coveted luxury.
These iconic Delft chargers have a stylish and instantly recognisable aesthetic and make for striking mantle or wall displays.
The charger has some light age related chipping to the rim. Please see the pictures for a more detailed view.
Large 18th century Delft blue and white charger with hand painted floral and foliage decoration
A beautiful early to mid-18th century Delft charger with charming floral chinoiserie decoration throughout.
The charger being of typical blue and white Delft colourway. Delftware—often referred to as Delft China or Delft Blue—was born in the 17th century when the Dutch East India Company flooded Europe with imported blue-and-white Chinese porcelain. When civil war disrupted those imports, clever Dutch potters in Delft, Netherlands, created a tin-glazed earthenware to mimic the highly coveted luxury.
These iconic Delft chargers have a stylish and instantly recognisable aesthetic and make for striking mantle or wall displays.
The charger has some light age related chipping to the rim. Please see the pictures for a more detailed view.
