Royal Delft - Stumped

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by OnAQuest, Sep 19, 2023.

  1. OnAQuest

    OnAQuest Member

    Anyone know what this is? The feet are throwing me off as is the mark, haven't been able to age it. Is it even real Royal Delft? It does say Delfts.... with an S. Suspicious. Would explain my inability to figure this out.

    IMG_6503.JPEG
    IMG_6506.JPEG

    IMG_6508-smaller.jpg
     

    Attached Files:

    Figtree3 likes this.
  2. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    "Delfts" is ok, but can not find 3 footed cups or mugs.
     
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2023
    OnAQuest and Any Jewelry like this.
  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It looks Delfts to me, so genuine Dutch. Delfts simply means from Delft, but it is also used by makers from other Dutch towns.
    Royal Delft is a name used by the Porceleyne Fles, the most famous Delfts maker. This cup is probably by one of the others, although I don't know who.
    @say_it_slowly ?:)
    They did make 3 footed wares, and still do, like tulip vases and tea strainer dishes. But I haven't seen a 3 footed cup either. It is cute.
     
  4. OnAQuest

    OnAQuest Member

    don't have the measurements on me, but it's small... smaller than a demitasse cup. Maybe it's for toothpicks. too small for sugar cubes, or sugar.
    Edited
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 21, 2023
  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!


    uh uh uh ........ not here...

    A - Offers to buy, sell or trade by individuals and/or dealers are not permitted in any way, shape or form in threads and/or posts.
     
    OnAQuest likes this.
  6. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    I can't add much to what AJ said about your piece as far as the mark goes. I am far from an expert.

    While more than one factory referred to their products as "Royal Delft", the pieces from de Porceleyne Fles are the collectible Royal Delft and are well marked with a pot and other marks.

    Delft is a place so things that say "Delft" should, in theory, be from there though liberties are taken. Many pieces made in Delft or in the Delft style are well marked by the makers with logos, identifying initials etc. The "s" seems to indicate something made outside of Delft in other towns and areas as mentioned.

    Yours seems to be of a souvenir type. I'd not expect it to be of much value though it is cute.

    Here are a few footed cups that I found so they are out there, though, these are not exactly like yours. You will note they all have saucers.

    https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/set-mini-footed-tea-cups-saucers-1999605061
    upload_2023-9-21_7-17-34.png

    https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-holland-blue-delft-hand-3890110118
    upload_2023-9-21_7-20-1.png

    https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-unmarked-german-delft-flow-2089503589
    upload_2023-9-21_7-21-49.png
     
    Last edited: Sep 21, 2023
    Figtree3, komokwa, Roaring20s and 2 others like this.
  7. OnAQuest

    OnAQuest Member

    Thank you for bringing this to my attention! Wasn't trying to break a code of ethics. My apologies, I meant no disrespect.
     
  8. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    There is a "Sell" section in Forums under Marketplace. The first post there are rules for listing just to get you started. It's the regular discussion type forums that selling/dealing isn't allowed.
     
    OnAQuest and komokwa like this.
Draft saved Draft deleted
Similar Threads: Royal Delft
Forum Title Date
Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain Royal Delft Vase or fake? Jun 19, 2024
Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain Any Royal Delft Experts I have questions.. Jun 5, 2022
Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain Royal Delft Charger - Old Master Painting Nov 22, 2020
Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain Royal Delft identification letter? Sep 14, 2020
Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain VNS Royal Delft Blue Holland Apr 19, 2020

Share This Page