Old Dutch delftware pictorial Delft Blue tile SPECIAL OFER - NOVEMBER An authentic piece of delftware with a thin layer of tin glaze decorated in blue on white. The design featuring the iconic native Dutch scene with a windmill along a canal. Typical firing imperfections of a period resulting in the pin marks. The brush strokes painted by hand, no transfer print or stamp of contemporary pieces. The shade of the blue decoration is a strong bright blue. No glazing layer on three of its four sides. The side on the bottom of the tile is coated with a tin glaze. Marks "Delft Holland" hand painted on the bottom of the piece, consistent with the hallmarks of traditional Dutch delftware produced around 1900. Stamped on the reverse with two stamps in plum purple ink on brown paper firmly glued in place covering the back of a tile, and pencil-marked "WKK 1,75" in old cursive handwriting. 

Measures: 7,5 cm tall by 7,7 cm in length, 0,6 mm in thickness.

Condition: In supeb condition. The piece has lovely age appropriate wear, such as nibbles around the corners and slight patina. A minor chip on the right-hand edge measuring 0,1 mm deep and 0,5 mm in length, as pictured. Free from crazing or damages to body or glaze. Missing a display hanger that was attached to brown paper on the back of the tile.

Returns. I gladly accept returns in the unlikely event that you are not thrilled with your item. You get a full refund of the purchase price up until the end of day 7 of receiving your order. Simply return the item to me in its original condition, shown in photos. The cost of returning the item using a door-to-door courier service is buyer's responsibility. Delivery or postal charges are non-refundable.

Delivery. I will dispatch your item on the next day after a cleared payment has been credited to my account by Bobshop. Please allow 2 business days for the funds to roll over. The tracking number will be messaged to you on the day of dispatch.

Choose your delivery method:

• Bobshop's Standard Shipping R30 -- Your item will be delivered by Internet Express courier between 2 and 4 business days. Track your parcel online at any time. Add R30 to your order at the checkout.

• Aramex Door-To-Door 24 Hours Courier R120.00 -- Your item will be delivered to your home or work by 12h00 the next business day after dispatch. Aramex will only accept deliveries to a physical address. If you are not present at the address to receive your package, the courier driver might hand over the parcel to a different person whom you instructed to accept it on your behalf. Track your parcel online at any time. Add R120.00 to your order at the checkout.
  

• PostNet to PostNet R120.00 -- Your item will be delivered within 2 to 3 working days to your preferred PostNet branch to collect at your convenience. PostNet will SMS you to collect your parcel. Track your parcel online at any time. Add R120.00 to your order at the checkout and specify the address of your chosen PostNet branch.

Transit times are based on working days, and exclude weekends or public holidays.

Force Majeure. Although not a common case, over the lockdown period irregularities in delivery services can occasionally happen. In these circumstances I will appoint an alternative service provider to ensure that your parcel arrives safely on time. Any delays or irregularities in delivery that may occur would be relayed to you so that you are kept fully informed of the progress of your parcel. 

TOS.

• The listed price is the only price I offer, unless the listing expressly invites offers. Price is market-based, fair and firm.

• Where the item is listed as a Special Offer there is no further scope for any price cuts. Special Offer prices are subject to change to its full market value without notice.

• Where the item is antique or vintage, the item cannot be expected to be in a new condition. Mint Condition implies that the item is brand new and has never been used, which is rarely the case with historical items. Normal wear and tear, imperfections and crazing as consistent with age should be expected and are a marker of a genuine antique/vintage item. These imperfections do not affect the value of quality items and, in fact, in many cases add to the to its historical character for seasoned collectors. Near Mint Condition or Excellent Condition or rare antiques are typically offered for a higher price. The size of a piece bears no relation to its value.

• The purchase is to be completed within 7 days. I reserve the right to cancel orders from buyers who have not completed their transaction during that period and relist the item for sale.

• For your and my protection, all communication is to take place in writing via Bobshop messenger.

• I guarantee prompt attention given to any genuine enquiry. If you have questions, feel free to send a message and I'll answer it as fast as possible Monday to Friday, between 09h00 and 17h00.