A charming vintage lidded dish from Royal Tichelaar Makkum, the historic Dutch pottery founded in 1594 and one of the oldest working potteries in the Netherlands.
The lid is hand-painted with a traditional Frisian polychrome design: a central medallion in deep cobalt blue, picked out with yellow and soft coral-pink floral scrollwork, bordered by a repeating band of tulips and daisies. The scalloped oval body carries the same colour palette around its sides, sitting on a matching footed base, with a hand-painted floral knop to the lid.
Marked to the base with the Makkum shield stamp, decorator initials "RR", and pattern number 48.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition overall, with only one tiny spot of wear noted to the rim.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the true colouring, glaze and condition of the piece.
A Note on Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Royal Tichelaar Makkum is a Dutch pottery based in the town of Makkum, Friesland, with roots dating back to 1594, making it one of the oldest companies in the Netherlands still in operation today. The pottery is renowned for its hand-painted polychrome and blue-and-white designs, drawing on centuries of Dutch decorative tradition. Pieces are typically decorated freehand by skilled painters, meaning each item has small individual variations that add to its charm and collectability.
A charming vintage lidded dish from Royal Tichelaar Makkum, the historic Dutch pottery founded in 1594 and one of the oldest working potteries in the Netherlands.
The lid is hand-painted with a traditional Frisian polychrome design: a central medallion in deep cobalt blue, picked out with yellow and soft coral-pink floral scrollwork, bordered by a repeating band of tulips and daisies. The scalloped oval body carries the same colour palette around its sides, sitting on a matching footed base, with a hand-painted floral knop to the lid.
Marked to the base with the Makkum shield stamp, decorator initials "RR", and pattern number 48.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition overall, with only one tiny spot of wear noted to the rim.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the true colouring, glaze and condition of the piece.
A Note on Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Royal Tichelaar Makkum is a Dutch pottery based in the town of Makkum, Friesland, with roots dating back to 1594, making it one of the oldest companies in the Netherlands still in operation today. The pottery is renowned for its hand-painted polychrome and blue-and-white designs, drawing on centuries of Dutch decorative tradition. Pieces are typically decorated freehand by skilled painters, meaning each item has small individual variations that add to its charm and collectability.
