Delftware is a type of tin-glazed earthenware, known as maiolica in Italy and faience in France. After an initial firing, the items are coated with an opaque white enamel, on which designs are painted, followed by a further firing.

It was first developed in the 9th century in Iraq and spread to Spain and Italy in the Middle Ages. In the 16th century Italian potters introduced the technique to France and also to Antwerp in Belgium. From there it made its way to Holland, England and north Germany. In England it was known as galleyware, a term used until well into the 18th century, when it became known as delftware, reflecting the fact that by then the Dutch town of Delft had become the most important centre of production in Europe.

Manufacture of tin-glazed earthenware in England began with the arrival in 1567 of two Flemish potters, who more...

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Seven 18th century Delft blue and white tiles, 18/19th century…

Seven 18th century Delft blue and white tiles, 18/19th century each painted with estuary landscapes or ships in full sail within a roundel, the corners with 'Ossekopjes' scrolls, three mounted to wooden boards. Length 13 cm, width 13 cm

Two miniature Delft blue & white tiles of windmills, a matching…

Delft Blue Windmill Tiles, Tankard, and Holland Tiles Set

Two miniature Delft blue & white tiles of windmills, a matching tankard & two Holland tiles, 5 x 5 cm. Height 4 cm

Three 19th century framed Delft blue & white tiles, one…

Delft Blue & White Tiles with Sailing Ship and Landscapes

Three 19th century framed Delft blue & white tiles, one decorated with a sailing ship, the others with landscape roundels

Four late 18th century or early 19th century Delft tin glazed…

Antique Delft Tiles: Puce and Blue & White

Four late 18th century or early 19th century Delft tin glazed tiles, two in puce, one with a house in a landscape the other with classical figures and two blue and white tiles, one with a fishing boat, the other a vase of flowers (faults)

Framed Delft tile, figure of a Dutch man 16/17th century 12 x…

Dutch Man Delft Tile

Framed Delft tile, figure of a Dutch man 16/17th century 12 x 12 cm

Eleven antique hand painted Delft tiles, assorted scenes,…

Antique Delft Hand Painted Tiles with Assorted Scenes

Eleven antique hand painted Delft tiles, assorted scenes, corner decoration, chipping commensurate with age. 12.5 x 12.5 cm.

Nine antique hand painted Delft tiles, assorted scenes,…

Antique Delft Hand-Painted Tiles with Assorted Scenes

Nine antique hand painted Delft tiles, assorted scenes, chipping and crazing commensurate with age. 12.5 x 12.5 cm.

Eight antique hand painted Delft tiles, small simple scenes…

Antique Delft Hand-Painted Tiles with Simple Scenes

Eight antique hand painted Delft tiles, small simple scenes with no corner decorations, chipping commensurate with age. 12.5 x 12.5 cm.

Eight antique hand painted Delft tiles, landscape scenes with…

Antique Delft Landscape Tiles with Corner Decorations

Eight antique hand painted Delft tiles, landscape scenes with corner decorations, chipping commensurate with age. 12.5 x 12.5 cm.

Six antique hand painted Delft tiles, landscape scenes with no…

Antique Delft Landscape Tiles with Chipping

Six antique hand painted Delft tiles, landscape scenes with no corner decorations, chipping commensurate with age. 12.5 x 12.5 cm.

Set 4 framed Delft tiles. Each with puce decoration depicting…

Puce Biblical Scenes on 4 Delft Tiles

Set 4 framed Delft tiles. Each with puce decoration depicting biblical scenes. 12.5 x 12.5 cm each.

Three items of polychrome glazed Pottery, comprising a relief…

Polychrome Pottery Set with Delft Tile, Deer Vase, and Bottle

Three items of polychrome glazed Pottery, comprising a relief modelled Delft tile, a two handled vase with a design of deer and a square bottle decorated with rustic scenes, height of tallest 23 cm

Three various Delft ceramic tiles including: tile depicting a…

Delft Ceramic Tiles - Assorted Designs

Three various Delft ceramic tiles including: tile depicting a bassoon musician, 13 cm square; blue and white figure decorated, 12.5 cm square; and sailing boat decorated, 10 cm square.

Twelve antique & modern Dutch Delft tiles, the two smaller…

Dutch Delft Tiles Collection with Copper Frames

Twelve antique & modern Dutch Delft tiles, the two smaller examples in copper frames

Three Dutch delft blue and white framed tiles, 19th century and…

Dutch Delft Blue and White Framed Tiles

Three Dutch delft blue and white framed tiles, 19th century and later, the largest 12 x 12 cm. Provenance: The Collection of the late Bjarne Nielsen

Fourteen nursery rhyme tiles, in the blue and white Delft style,…

Delft Nursery Rhyme Tiles with 14 Designs

Fourteen nursery rhyme tiles, in the blue and white Delft style, attributed to Tichelaar, Holland, circa 1920, includes 'Queen of Hearts', 'Simple Simon', 'Jack and Jill', some double ups, fixed to a cement slab. 26.5 cm x 97 cm.

A collection of twenty seven Dutch and English Delft tiles,…

18th Century Dutch and English Delft Tile Collection

A collection of twenty seven Dutch and English Delft tiles, blue and white and polychrome tiles with traditional decoration. English and Dutch early 18th century. Provenance: Jellinek &, Sampson Antiques, Brompton Road, London SW3. 1971

A collection of sixteen framed Dutch Delft tiles, blue and…

18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Collection

A collection of sixteen framed Dutch Delft tiles, blue and white with traditional decoration. Dutch early 18th century.

Five framed sets of four Dutch Delft tiles, in brown. 32.5 x 32.…

Brown Dutch Delft Tile Sets in Framed Quartets

Five framed sets of four Dutch Delft tiles, in brown. 32.5 x 32.5 cm each

Early 19th century earthenware Toby jug and Delft tile, (faults)

19th Century Toby Jug and Delft Tile (Faults)

Early 19th century earthenware Toby jug and Delft tile, (faults)

Pair antique Delft tiles, painted with hunter & maid

Hunter and Maid Delft Tile Pair

Pair antique Delft tiles, painted with hunter & maid

Five old Dutch Delft tiles, all with polychrome designs of…

Dutch Delft Musicians Tiles

Five old Dutch Delft tiles, all with polychrome designs of musicians. Border fritting. Each 13 cm x 13 cm. Provenance: Douglas Wright Estate.

Large Vintage Delft framed ceramic tile Windmill in a Lake and…

Delft Windmill Lake Landscape Ceramic Tile Art

Large Vintage Delft framed ceramic tile Windmill in a Lake and Landscape scene, signed Delft lower left, with artist's initials lower right, 30 cm X 39 cm

Two blue and white Delft Ware tiles, and a transfer-printed…

18th Century Delft and Transfer-Printed Tiles

Two blue and white Delft Ware tiles, and a transfer-printed tile, 18th century,

Framed antique Delft ceramic tile blue & white figure on…

Antique Delft Ceramic Tile with Horseback Figure

Framed antique Delft ceramic tile blue & white figure on horseback. (Some glaze losses). 13 cm, square, tile.

Antique Delft ceramic tile depicting a musician. 13 cm, square.

Delft Musician Tile

Antique Delft ceramic tile depicting a musician. 13 cm, square.

Seven Delft blue and white wall tile plaques, decorated with…

7 Delft Blue & White Wall Tile Plaques with Scenes

Seven Delft blue and white wall tile plaques, decorated with traditional scenes, all measuring 11 cm X 11 cm approx

18thc Delft ceramic tile, inglaze blue painting of greyhound.…

Blue Greyhound Delft Ceramic Tile, 18th Century

18thc Delft ceramic tile, inglaze blue painting of greyhound. Circa 1700. Moorabool Antique Galleries label attached. (Glaze loss lower left). 13 cm x 13 cm

Delft blue & white early tiles set in oak frames, two depicting…

Dutch Coastal Scenes & Gents on Delft Blue Tiles

Delft blue & white early tiles set in oak frames, two depicting Dutch gents, cornered with fleur de lis, & two painted with Dutch coastal scenes. Condition: good to fair, chip to one corner, some crazing, 9 x 9 cm

Assorted Delft blue and white tiles, 18th / 19th century,…

18th/19th Century Delft Blue and White Tiles (12)

Assorted Delft blue and white tiles, 18th / 19th century, depicting various figures and scenic views (12), approx. 13 x 13 cm

A c.1900 floral transfer decorative china hand basin in highly…

Floral Transfer Hand Basin with Cast Iron Stand

A c.1900 floral transfer decorative china hand basin in highly decorative cast iron stand and back board, the tall back of scrolling form with arched topped mirror above a panel with a classical child figure beside twin union jack flags, three blue and…

Collection Antique Delft tiles to include 17th/18th century…

Rare Antique Delft Tiles: 17th/18th Century Collection

Collection Antique Delft tiles to include 17th/18th century examples

Pair of antique Delft pictorial tiles. Similarly framed. 17 x…

Antique Delft Pictorial Tile Pair in Matching Frames

Pair of antique Delft pictorial tiles. Similarly framed. 17 x 17 cm (each) (including Frames)

Collection of assorted ceramic including pot lids, two early…

Assorted Ceramic Collection with Delft Tiles

Collection of assorted ceramic including pot lids, two early Delft tiles etc