d491 UNIQUE ANTIQ HANDPAINTED 17½" DELFT WALL PLATE V&B Start Price USD 399.00 Current Price USD 399.00 Time Left 8 days 1 hours 38 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Friday, January 16, 2009 Location Amstenrade See more about 'd491 UNIQUE ANTIQ HANDPAINTED 17½" DELFT WALL PLATE V&B' Description haspa xant xdelft xtra xpofl xboch xplgr SALE: MARKED DOWN BY 35% --> UNIQUE ANTIQ HANDPAINTED 17½" DELFT WALL PLATE V&B (Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge) © All pictures copyright Haspa It is my pleasure to offer you thid exceptional Handpainted Wall Plate produced by Villeroy & Boch in Mettlach Germany. In the middle of the 18th century François Boch Founded a factory in Audun Le Tiche, Lothringen, an independent principality close to Luxemburg. In 1766 the region was incorporated in France and the market with Luxemburg (part of the "Austrian Netherlands") was cut off. That was the reason that Jean François and his brothers Dominique and Pierre Joseph started another factory in Septfontaines, Luxemburg in 1767. After the French revolution Jean François (son of Pierre Joseph) began producing fine earthenware in Mettlach (Saarland) in 1813. The first years were difficult but his wive Rosalie Buschmann backed him up financialy. Their son Eugen took over in 1819 and 7 years later he merged with Nicolas Villeroy from Wallerfangen which was the start of the succesfull Villeroy and Boch combination. In 1856 the company founded a branch in Dresden and in 1883 they won the Schramberger Majolica Factory (SMF) at an auction. In 1921 the Earthenware Factory Franz Anton Mehlem in Bonn (Royal Bonn) was bought but was closed in 1931. In 1948 the Dresden factory was nationalized by the GDR. In 1976 Heinrich Porcelain in Selb was acquired. This fully handainted wallplate is an example of the high quality production of this factory. It shows an early 19th century scene of the Amsterdam Harbour with an early steamship (combined with sails) and a lot of activity ashore. Fully marked at the back with the decoration # 5079, the handpainted factory logo (V&B, M) and imprinted production marks "1044" and "Nr1, BL30". AGE: 1880-1900 DIMENSIONS: Diameter is 17½ inches (=45 cm). CONDITION: EXCELLENT. This plate is in PERFECT condition. No cracks, chips, flakes or any other flaws. This very rare museum piece is a one time find. If you really want a unique handpainted Delft wall plate than this is your chance. The white spots on some pictures are the reflection of my photo lights. GUARANTEE: All items are guaranteed to be AUTHENTIC and in the state as described above, consistent with age and use. S&I: The shipping category is 4 . No charges for packaging or handling. Insurance on request. Click HERE for full Shipping and Insurance information. COMBINE more small items to SAVE ON SHIPPING COSTS. Read all about PAYMENT, INSURANCE and other interesting statements. FULL REFUND for returns when not according description. PayPal Cheque or Money Order (only for amounts over $200) CREDITCARDS via PayPal Other ways of payment on request Currency can be agreed by email. Save on shipping costs by combining more items in one shipment. Lay Away Available Lõ¿õK: See my PHOTO GALLERY for more beautiful items. BUY NOW in with fix price items. Make GOUDA's GARDEN one of your Favorite Stores Thanks for visiting LeoArt´s auction with some help of Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.     SquareTrade © AP6.0 Place a Bid!