Oud Delft, Nijmegen - Jardinière (2) - Earthenware

Beautiful and highly decorative set of large hand-painted Delft-style cachepots / jardinières made in colorful polychrome faience.

The pieces are richly decorated with traditional floral motifs in cobalt blue, red, green, yellow and manganese on a bright white ground. The elegant undulating rim and the refined hand-painted decoration reference the classical Delft pottery tradition.

The cachepots combine a warm country look with a strong decorative presence and fit perfectly within both classical and eclectic interiors.

Origin
Netherlands – Delft tradition
Period
Approx. 1950–1960

Material
Hand-painted glazed earthenware / faience
Decoration
Polychrome floral motifs
Traditional Delft-inspired decor
Hand-painted details
Cobalt-blue ornamentation
Elegant undulating top edge
Marks
Both pieces marked “Delft” on the base with model and decoration codes.

Condition
Good overall condition.
Light signs of aging and use appropriate to age and use. Beautiful natural craquelé present. No conspicuous restorations visible.

Dimensions
Large decorative size.
Set of 2 pieces.

Special features
Very decorative, harmonious set
Hand-painted
Beautiful colorful appearance
Typically Delft revival pottery
Ideal as cachepot, jardinière or interior decoration
Suitable for classical, country and cottage interiors

Note
These cachepots are a nice example of quality Delft revival production from the mid-20th century, combining traditional Dutch tin-glaze art with vibrant polychrome decoration.
Pair of small edge chips, and a small hairline crack shown in the image.