Tile (10) - 1900-1910 - Dutch white cookies
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Set of 10 decorative Dutch wall tiles in white glazed earthenware, each about 13 × 13 cm, with a blue spinnenkop corner motif, dating to circa 1900–1910, in good used condition with minor signs of age.
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Set of 10 antique Dutch wall tiles with blue spider-head corner motif – glazed earthenware – circa 1890–1920
Offered is a decorative set of 10 antique Dutch wall tiles, made of white glazed earthenware and dating from around 1890–1920.
Each tile features a graceful blue scroll ornament in the four corners, known as a stylized spider-head corner motif. When the tiles are placed together, the individual corner decorations form larger symmetrical ornaments. The otherwise unpainted white central field gives the tiles the characteristic, calm appearance of traditional Dutch white tiles.
The tin glaze ranges from bright white to light cream and shows an attractive natural crazing. The intensity of the crazing varies per tile: some specimens have a fine and subtle network, while others are clearly more pronounced and coarser.
The unglazed reverse sides show varying tones of earthenware, from ochre-yellow and beige to light cream. One tile has a noticeably lighter shard. These differences likely indicate multiple production batches, differing clay compositions, or variations during the firing process. The size also varies by a few millimeters, as is common with older earthenware wall tiles.
The tiles have no visible factory marks. Therefore attributing them to a specific factory or place of production is not warranted. Although this type of tile is often generally described as “Delft,” the correct description is Dutch wall tile, since similar tiles were produced in several Dutch production centers.
Dimensions
Approximately 13 × 13 cm per tile.
Due to the historical production process, slight variations of a few millimeters may occur. The exact thickness is not specified.
Condition
The tiles are in used, authentic condition with signs of age and use, including:
- natural and locally strong crazing;
- small edge damage and corner chipping;
- localized glaze wear;
- light discolorations and firing irregularities;
- residues of mortar, lime, or glue on some backs;
- differences in gloss, size, and color of the earthenware body.
The photos do not show any major cracks or extensive restorations. The visible differences and irregularities are part of the historical character of the set.
The photos are an integral part of the description and can be used for your own assessment of workmanship, color, crazing, and condition.
Set of 10 antique Dutch wall tiles with blue spider-head corner motif – glazed earthenware – circa 1890–1920
Offered is a decorative set of 10 antique Dutch wall tiles, made of white glazed earthenware and dating from around 1890–1920.
Each tile features a graceful blue scroll ornament in the four corners, known as a stylized spider-head corner motif. When the tiles are placed together, the individual corner decorations form larger symmetrical ornaments. The otherwise unpainted white central field gives the tiles the characteristic, calm appearance of traditional Dutch white tiles.
The tin glaze ranges from bright white to light cream and shows an attractive natural crazing. The intensity of the crazing varies per tile: some specimens have a fine and subtle network, while others are clearly more pronounced and coarser.
The unglazed reverse sides show varying tones of earthenware, from ochre-yellow and beige to light cream. One tile has a noticeably lighter shard. These differences likely indicate multiple production batches, differing clay compositions, or variations during the firing process. The size also varies by a few millimeters, as is common with older earthenware wall tiles.
The tiles have no visible factory marks. Therefore attributing them to a specific factory or place of production is not warranted. Although this type of tile is often generally described as “Delft,” the correct description is Dutch wall tile, since similar tiles were produced in several Dutch production centers.
Dimensions
Approximately 13 × 13 cm per tile.
Due to the historical production process, slight variations of a few millimeters may occur. The exact thickness is not specified.
Condition
The tiles are in used, authentic condition with signs of age and use, including:
- natural and locally strong crazing;
- small edge damage and corner chipping;
- localized glaze wear;
- light discolorations and firing irregularities;
- residues of mortar, lime, or glue on some backs;
- differences in gloss, size, and color of the earthenware body.
The photos do not show any major cracks or extensive restorations. The visible differences and irregularities are part of the historical character of the set.
The photos are an integral part of the description and can be used for your own assessment of workmanship, color, crazing, and condition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Dutch white cookies
Number of objects
10
Material
Earthenware
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
