These are some of the unusual pieces of Delftware which were exhibited
in the "Royal Kingston, Royal Delft" exhibition
in the Autumn of 2000.
All of the pieces displayed here that are late 19th century
and onwards are examples of
De Porceleyne Fles.
The earlier pieces shown here are of unknown origin.
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This Porceleyne Fles plaque with a peacock and peahen dates from 1922.
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This is a
Porceleyne Fles tile from 1890 depicting
a canal scene by the Oude Kerk in Delft.
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A very rare
Porceleyne Fles
applique/double-armed candlestick sconce from 1895.
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A delicate
Porceleyne Fles photo frame from 1887.
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A 1928
Porceleyne Fles
calendar block.
The inscription, "Veel heil en Zegen" translates as
"A happy/blessed New Year", and would be revealed only at
the end of the old year.
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A 1898
Porceleyne Fles
watering can with pewter spout.
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A colourful
Porceleyne Fles
plate from 1913, commemorating the opening of the
Peace Palace in den Haag.
Porceleyne Fles called this style of plate Nieuw-Delfts.
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A magnificent
Porceleyne Fles
palm pot from 1892. It stands 35cm high and has a 42cm diameter.
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A rare pair of
Porceleyne Fles
vases from about 1901. They demonstrate a movement from an Art Nouveau style
to what would become the Dutch Art Deco style.
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This is an 18th Century barber's shaving dish.
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An extremely rare Delftware spoon from the early 18th century.
Few articles like this were made, and very few have survived.
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An 18th century polychrome (multi-coloured) Delft plate with intricate painting.
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This early Royal plate celebrates the House of Orange --- the Dutch Royal family.
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A Royal plate from 1791.
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Marriage plates were usually commissioned by wealthy families to celebrate a wedding. This one is dated 1760.
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A fine example of a footed pot with Dutch and Oriental decorative motifs.
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Tobacco was typically kept in special pots or jars such as these 18th century ones.
Brass covers were often used (see the large pot).
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