Vintage Royal Delft Hand Painted Plate 1991

Vintage 1991 Collectible plate from Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles. Painted by hand in authentic Delft blue hues. Diameter 5 1/2 inches Year code dk = 1991 Appreciate the artistry of Royal Delft. Handmade since 1653. Royal Delft is the sole producer of Delft Blue since the 17th century. Royal Delft products with hand painting can be recognized by the Porceleyne Fles mark. The plate is marked on the back “KONINKLIJKE PORCELEYNE FLES” by the blue sticker. On the lower left are the artist's initials; on the lower right the year code, “dk”indicating 1991. The marking for De Porceleyne Fles includes a simple drawing of a small bottle. Underneath are the initials JT for Joost Thooft who owned the factory between 1876 and 1884. These initials are intertwined so they look a little bit like a backward F. Gorgeous hand made and hand painted plate that can also be hung on the wall using the holes which are on the back, see photo. Original Delft blue, a stunning item for collectors and a precious asset. Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles from Delft is the most renowned and only real Delft blue pottery factory in the Netherlands. This pottery is the most sought-after Delft Blue porcelain by aficionados and collectors nationally and internationally and has only grown in value over time. Excellent condition.