Dining customs and tableware design have significantly evolved over the centuries, with each influencing the other in a continuous cycle of innovation and adaptation. As tastes changed and demand grew, artisans such as Delft potters consistently pushed the boundaries of creativity, often leading the way in new trends. This spirit of innovation gave rise…
Every month, a special object from the Aronson Antiquairs’ collection is presented. This month, the focus is on a blue and white tazza, made around 1715. The early tazza, or cup in Italian, was a wide, bowl-shaped glass on a tall stem. The vessel was used for serving wine across Europe and England since the…
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 or institutions that commissioned them, and the time period in which they were created. In this article, we explore the rich history of heraldry and…
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…
Every month, a special object from the Aronson Antiquairs’ collection is presented. This month, the focus is on a polychrome cashmere tea canister and cover, made around 1710. The color palette on this tea canister is known as ‘cashmere’ due to its resemblance in color and intricate motifs to the fine woolen shawls imported from…
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 of royalty and nobility. The role of specific collectors has also been influential, as their efforts and dedication for collecting continue to form the foundation…
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 to shaping the national identity. The Netherlands has few freshwater streams, and for centuries, it was not safe to drink water unless it was boiled…
Every month we present a special object from the Aronson Antiquairs’ collection. This month we would like to show you this blue and white oval plaque, made around 1705. The plaque depicts a lively tavern scene. Peasants are reveling as they watch a couple dancing to the music of a horn or shawm player. A skeptical…
Every month we present a special object from the Aronson Antiquairs’ collection. This month we would like to show you this pair of polychrome pike tureens, which is marked for Petrus van Marum, the owner of De Romeyn (The Roman) factory from 1754 to 1764. In the middle of the eighteenth century, Delft potters quickly…
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 then, he had owned 'De Romeyn' (The Roman) for ten years. While the legacy of products from his tenure is not extensive, he was undoubtedly…
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