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Lot 164
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Collection of Dutch Delft Blue Pottery & Holland Memorabilia Including Hand-Painted Vase, Vandermint Liqueur Bottle, Decorative Plate & Commemorative Mugs, 5 Pieces
Collection of Dutch Delft Blue Pottery & Holland Memorabilia Including Hand-Painted Vase, Vandermint Liqueur Bottle, Decorative Plate & Commemorative Mugs, 5 Pieces
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An attractive five-piece collection of Dutch Delft Blue and Holland-themed decorative ceramics, showcasing the enduring appeal of traditional blue and white pottery inspired by the centuries-old Delft faience tradition. The lot combines decorative and commemorative pieces, offering a charming display representative of Dutch craftsmanship and tourism wares from the mid-to-late 20th century. Highlights include a hand-painted Delft Blue porcelain vase decorated with bold floral motifs and geometric accents, marked "Handpainted Delft Blue Colour Made in Holland." Also included is an original ceramic Vandermint Liqueur bottle, complete with its molded tulip-form stopper and classic blue-and-white decoration featuring Dutch windmills. Originally produced as a distinctive presentation bottle for the famous Dutch mint chocolate liqueur, these ceramic decanters have become highly collectible decorative objects in their own right. The group is further complemented by a decorative blue transferware plate depicting a traditional Dutch landscape with windmill and tulips, together with a pair of Delft-style ceramic tankards. One mug bears a harbor scene while the companion commemorates a visit reading, "Thank you very much for your Hospitality Jul.–Aug. '85," making the pair an appealing souvenir grouping. Together, these pieces represent the enduring popularity of Delft-inspired ceramics and Dutch decorative arts, offering excellent display potential for collectors of European pottery, blue-and-white ceramics, or Holland memorabilia. Lot includes: • Hand-painted Delft Blue vase • Vandermint ceramic liqueur bottle with stopper • Decorative Holland transferware plate • Two Delft-style commemorative ceramic mugs

  • Literature: Delft Blue pottery traces its origins to 17th-century Delft, Netherlands, where potters developed distinctive blue-and-white earthenware inspired by imported Chinese porcelain. Throughout the 20th century, hand-painted Delft wares and souvenir ceramics remained among the Netherlands' most recognized exports. Vandermint Liqueur, introduced in the mid-20th century, became especially known for its collectible ceramic bottles decorated with traditional Dutch imagery.
  • Circa: Mid to late 20th century, including examples dating from approximately the 1960s through the 1980s.
  • Condition: Overall good vintage condition. The hand-painted vase presents well with light age-related wear. The Vandermint ceramic bottle retains its original stopper and labels but appears empty; the tax seal has been opened and the stopper exhibits noticeable damage and losses. The decorative Holland plate displays visible crazing and a small rim chip. The commemorative mugs show light surface wear and one has a small glaze chip near the foot. No additional significant damage observed. Please examine photographs carefully for complete condition details.

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by California Auction Company LLC
July 18, 2026 7:00 AM PDT
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