12 August 2022

Speaking of Delftware

CHM mentioned faïence de Delft (Delftware, Delft pottery, or "Delft blue") in connection with a photo I posted a day or two ago, so I thought I'd post an enlargement of part of that image, above, to show more detail. I also wanted to mention a piece of Delfware that Walt and I have, photo below — assuming it's authentic and not a some kind of knock-off. I think I've posted it before but I haven't yet located it on the blog.

The woman who sold us our house outside Saint-Aignan gave us this platter as a gift when she moved from Saint-Aignan to Tours nearly 20 years ago. I think she had had it in the house for many years. Here's the mark on the back of platter, which we use as a serving dish once in while.

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  1. I love that wall, and your plate. Looks like a good plate for cookies! Kiwi

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    1. True. And for a turkey or goose at Christmas.

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  2. The platter she gave you is beautiful!
    BettyAnn

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    1. I agree. She was born in June 1927, so she is 95 years old now.

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  3. Beautiful Delft plate - I think the glaze that creates that wonderful blue is tin based, but I could be wrong.

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    1. From what I read on Wikipedia, it is tin-based.

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  4. That was a nice gift of the previous owner to you and Walt! I like the idea of the Christmas Goose on that platter!

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