The tiles are nominally 5 inches square and 5/16 inches thick. The frame is made of a hardwood and is 11.5 inches square by 5/8 inch thick.
All four tiles are individually hand painted with very similar but different patterns featuring a rose on a stem with two leaves. This decoration is known as “Frisian Rose” pattern after the Friesland area of production and were probably made in the towns of either Harlingen or Makkum.
Notes: On delft tiles
In the second half of the 17th century, the city of delft became the centre of production for high-quality tin glazed earthenware. The earthenware industry disappeared from most Dutch cities, though tile factories managed to survive in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Utrecht. Tile and plate production continued in the northern province of Friesland, more specifically in the towns of Harlingen and Makkum.
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Dimensions:Height: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 4
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Style:Dutch Colonial(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:EarthenwareHardwoodGlazed
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Place of Origin:Netherlands
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Period:18th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1760
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Condition:FairWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very Good Condition for the age. Some slight edge chipping and nibbling in places Some glaze loss at edges and one tile ( lower right) has a small surface dig . Please see the images NO Restoration.
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Seller Location:Lincoln, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: P 1558 / 2Seller: LU990321807142
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