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RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Blue And White Armorial Silver Mounted Jug, Delft, Circa 1660, Depicting The Coat Of Arms Of Utrecht, Height 21 Cm. (8.3 In.), Aronson Collection, Inv. Nr. D2401

The History of Armorial Delftware

Armorial Delftware, like other heraldic objects, has long captivated the interest of collectors and historians. The coats of arms on these objects often provide clues about their origin, the families…

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Collecting Delft Faience: De Ramaix Collection

Delftware did not always attract the attention it receives today or that it enjoyed in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Its notoriety can be attributed to the interest and patronage…

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Drinking in Delft: Delft Drinking Vessels as Social Status Symbols

    The Dutch drinking culture has a special relationship with Delftware. In this article, we explore how the pottery industry in Delft, influenced by these drinking traditions, has contributed…

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The Mathematician Who Became a Delft Potter

Petrus van Marum - Calculations and Clay Petrus van Marum was among those who registered their factory trademark with the Saint Luke's Guild in Delft on April 21st, 1764. By…

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New collectors have a unique opportunity in the decorative arts to survey an accessible field, find an entry point they’re comfortable with, immerse themselves in research and exploration, and embark on a very enjoyable collecting journey.” — Robert Aronson in an interview for TEFAF Online

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VISIT US AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ART FAIRS...The Winter Show New York 2025: Opening Party Thursday January 23 | Run of show Jan. 24 through Feb. 2TEFAF Maastricht 2025: Early Access on Thursday and Friday, March 13 and 14 | Run of show March 15 through 20

OBJECT OF THE MONTH

Blue and White Octagonal Armorial Charger

Every month, a special object from the Aronson Antiquairs’ collection is presented. This month, the focus is on a blue and white octagonal armorial charger with the coat of arms of the Thurn und Taxis family, made around 1710. The German noble von Thurn und Taxis family has been known since the middle of the seventeenth century, but according to family legend, their forerunners originated in Northern Italy, and family…

Blue and White Octagonal Armorial Charger

Every month, a special object from the Aronson Antiquairs’ collection is presented. This month, the focus is on a blue and white octagonal armorial charger with the coat of arms of the Thurn und Taxis family, made around 1710. The German noble von Thurn und Taxis family has been known since the middle of the seventeenth century, but according to family legend, their forerunners originated in Northern Italy, and family history goes back to circa 1200. The family is most known for its key role in creating an international postal service. In the late 13th century, Omodeo Tasso (?-1290) from the small village Cornello set up the ‘Compagnia dei Corrieri,’ a family-driven National postal service that connected Milan with Venice and Rome. In the fifteenth century, courier connections between Innsbruck, Italy, Vienna, and Brussels were realized by other family members. The services were expanded to Habsburg Netherlands, France, and Spain.…

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PASSION FOR DELFTWARE

17th & 18th Century Delftware, Unique by Definition

HISTORY
Delftware has been a national symbol of Holland for almost 400 years. Initiated by the demand for the waning importation of Asian porcelain from the 1640s, Delftware quickly became an iconic national product and one of the greatest Dutch achievements.

PRODUCTION
From the 1680s the Delftware industry has constantly innovated with new shapes, decorations and functions. Their products were coveted by European nobility and royalty for their quality and diversity. The city of Delft rapidly became an inspiration to many European and even Asian potters.

COMPANY
Since 1881, over five generations of the Aronson family have brought to market the highest quality Delftware. We confidently ensure that private collectors and museum and corporate curators will discover fully researched authentic Delftware at Aronson Antiquairs in Amsterdam.

VIDEO EXPLANATIONS

With the images, 3D renderings and descriptions of many of our Delftware objects on our collection page you will find explanatory videos. In these short videos Robert Aronson and Céline Ariaans tell more about shapes, decorations, uses, etc. If you find that a subject is under-represented, please let us know.

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