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Plate with portrait of Prince William V of Orange
Made at: 't Hart (The Stag) factory (Dutch (Delft), active 1678–1771)
Marked by: Hendrik van Middeldijk, proprietor of 't Hart factory (Dutch, 1750–1760)
Marked by: Hendrik van Middeldijk, proprietor of 't Hart factory (Dutch, 1750–1760)
Dutch (Delft)
dated 1750
Object Place: Europe, Delft, The Netherlands
Medium/Technique
Tin-glazed earthenware, colored enamels
Dimensions
Other (Overall): 26cm (10 1/4in.)
Credit Line
Gift of R. Thornton Wilson in memory of Joan Bergere Drayton
Accession Number67.982
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionPlate with Portrait of Prince William V of Orange. White with blue, green, red, yellow decoration. William V of Orange in center in profile drawn in blue with long curled locks wearing royal uniform with emblem of cross and rays and yellow braid ornament on front and cuffs. Scalloped red lines around portrait. Two orange trees in pots in oval medallions on rim on either side of portrait with words VIVAT ORANJE. Colored floral, foliate and shell pattern around edge. Inscription in blue block letters: A N./ W.K.H.F.P.V.O.R./ N.O.---17./ E.S.H.D..K.G.R.A.R. / 50. (dated 1750)
Marks
HVMD on back in blue: mark of Hendrik van Middeldijk, proprietor of the The Hart factory