Petrus Regout - Plate - Earthenware
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Petrus Regout Maastricht – Liberation plaque “Liberation of Maastricht by the Americans” – 1944 – Delft blue style - made in the 1950s.
A particularly historic commemorative plaque by Petrus Regout & Co from Maastricht, produced to commemorate the liberation of Maastricht on 14 September 1944. The plaque bears the text:
“Liberation of Maastricht by the Americans – 14 Sept. 1944”
Centrally depicted is an American soldier with the American flag in the background, flanked by the Dutch flag and recognizable views of Maastricht. At the bottom, a bridge over the Meuse is shown. The whole is executed in fine blue-and-white decoration in the traditional Delft blue style.
The backside bears the mark:
“Maastricht – The First Liberated City of Holland”
with the mark of Petrus Regout & Co Maastricht.
This plaque forms a remarkable piece of Dutch war history and is beloved by collectors of WWII memorabilia, Maastricht history, and Dutch ceramics.
Details
* Manufacturer: Petrus Regout & Co
* Origin: Maastricht, Netherlands
* Dating: circa 1950
* Material: earthenware
* Decoration: blue-and-white / Delft blue style
* Theme: liberation of Maastricht by American troops
* Inscription: “14 Sept. 1944”
* Marked on the back
* With hanging holes
* Condition: good vintage condition with crazing and light age- and usage-related signs consistent with age
A rare and decorative commemorative object with great historical value from World War II.
Petrus Regout Maastricht – Liberation plaque “Liberation of Maastricht by the Americans” – 1944 – Delft blue style - made in the 1950s.
A particularly historic commemorative plaque by Petrus Regout & Co from Maastricht, produced to commemorate the liberation of Maastricht on 14 September 1944. The plaque bears the text:
“Liberation of Maastricht by the Americans – 14 Sept. 1944”
Centrally depicted is an American soldier with the American flag in the background, flanked by the Dutch flag and recognizable views of Maastricht. At the bottom, a bridge over the Meuse is shown. The whole is executed in fine blue-and-white decoration in the traditional Delft blue style.
The backside bears the mark:
“Maastricht – The First Liberated City of Holland”
with the mark of Petrus Regout & Co Maastricht.
This plaque forms a remarkable piece of Dutch war history and is beloved by collectors of WWII memorabilia, Maastricht history, and Dutch ceramics.
Details
* Manufacturer: Petrus Regout & Co
* Origin: Maastricht, Netherlands
* Dating: circa 1950
* Material: earthenware
* Decoration: blue-and-white / Delft blue style
* Theme: liberation of Maastricht by American troops
* Inscription: “14 Sept. 1944”
* Marked on the back
* With hanging holes
* Condition: good vintage condition with crazing and light age- and usage-related signs consistent with age
A rare and decorative commemorative object with great historical value from World War II.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Maastricht
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Petrus Regout
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
21 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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