De Distel Vase

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Exceptional large vase by Plateel- en tegelbakkerij De Distel, Amsterdam (1895-1925). The vase was probably painted by Cornelis de Bruijn.

Depicted are ice skating boys, dressed in traditional costume from the town Volendam. This was a design by W.G.F. Jansen, inspired by a print from the British artist Cecil Aldin. This vase is covered by a shining glaze and is dated between 1903 and 1905.

On the inside of the top of the vase are a few bubbles in the glaze visible, originating from the baking process.

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‘Plateelbakkerij De Distel’ (1895-1923)

Around 1910 the products of the Amsterdam based factory ‘De Distel’ (The Thistle) ranked in the very top echelon of Dutch pottery factories. Numerous buildings where decorated with Distel tiles and their vases and pottery adorned interiors all over the world. Four years after the founding they where already participating in national fairs and exhibitions. By 1911 new director J.M. Lob managed to attache several trend setting designers to the factory, such as Carel Adolph Lion Cachet 1864-1945), Jan Eissenloeffel (1876-1957) and Theo Nieuwenhuis (1866-1951). They made attactive and special designs for the factory.

In 1923 the independant existence of the ‘De Distel’ ended after they merged with Goedewaagen in Gouda. A factory that was specialized in clay pipes and decorative earthenware. Leaving their wonderful art work for the next generations.

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Item number	4525
Country	Netherlands

De Distel Vase

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