To be delft does an item need to have writing on the bottom?

My mother has 2 vases which she got from her mother. We thought they were delft, but there is not ID on them. Can they be delft?

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daffs60
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RussellC608 says: April 12, 2021

I think it will make sense how you submit them because one is when you just sell a product and another when you choose the right text to describe it. I think [URL removed] will help you deal with this because here you can get a text on your topi

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My understanding is that in order for it to be true Delft it MUST have that marked on it. It can be Delft like or in the style of Delft but not Delft unless marked.

answered over 12 years ago

Catnutti
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Let me see if I can find the Antiques Roadshow about Delft. It explained it but danged if I can recall all of it right now. BRB

[URL removed] Here is the link, you can turn on the video or just read the text. [URL removed]

answered over 12 years ago

Does this help?

All Delft pieces are marked with an emblem on the bottom. Examine the surface for the blue marking. In older pieces, this marking may be partialy rubbed off. 2 …

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answered over 12 years ago

Thanks to all. We’re Dutch. My grandparents went to the “Old Country” often. Hard to believe they’re not the real deal.

answered over 12 years ago

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It can always be promoted as Delft-Style.
They are probably made by individuals and not in a factory.
Even better, I’d think.

answered over 12 years ago

EARLY Delft may not be marked.

answered over 12 years ago

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answered about 4 years ago

unkam
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I think it will make sense how you submit them because one is when you just sell a product and another when you choose the right text to describe it. I think [URL removed] will help you deal with this because here you can get a text on your topic quickly and conveniently. Maybe if you sign your product correctly it will sell faster.

answered about 4 years ago

RussellC608
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