A rare antique polychrome Dutch Delft(?) Tile dated 1710. Ref. CL-21

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Time Period

Pre-1800s

Type

Delftware

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Description: A rare antique polychrome Dutch Delft(?) Tile dated 1710. Ref. CL-21
Maker: Unknown, but I believe it is Dutch faience. Although most tiles are said to be Delft, they were also produced in other towns like Amsterdam, Gouda, Makkum, Middelburg, Utrecht, Harlington etc. Many other European countries also produced tiles.
Date: Dated 1710 but this does not imply it was made in that year.
History: Faience is a French word depicting tin-glazed earthenware. The name Delft comes from the City of Delft which was famous for its blue and white earthenware and slightly later, its Polychrome earthenware (pieces showing different colours). The blue colouring was first used as the colour did not fade when the earthenware was heated in the kilns. These Delft tiles as well as other earthenware goods were very popular and exported widely throughout Europe and Britain. The Netherlands, at this time, was known for its prosperity and tiles were virtually only found in homes of wealth. From some research I believe the tile represents a soldier in the uniform of the Dutch Foot Guard taking into consideration the shape of the hat, the blue coat with orange cuffs (colours adopted by the Dutch some years earlier) and the style of the shoe. Note the thickness of the tile, early Dutch tiles were rather thick and heavy. Also take note of the granular appearance on the tile, glazing techniques still had to be refined. I have not come across and tiles like this on the web.
Condition: For its age, the tile remains in very good condition.
Dimensions: 13 cm x 13 cm x 1.2 cm
Price: R1200.00
Please note, I am NOT a qualified archaeologist/antiquarian and the description I have given is based on research of the subject.
This is a genuine antique. Please remember the classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE.
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