Description
A blacksmith at his forge forms the centre of this De Smid blue and white decorative plate.
The workshop scene includes an anvil and tools in the foreground, with the figure leaning into his work beside the forge. A broad floral border encloses the composition, separating the detailed interior scene from the outer rim. The reverse carries a windmill backstamp reading Oude Molen Fabriek B.V. and Delfts. This wording is retained exactly as a mark rather than expanded into an independently verified factory history or country of manufacture. The Dutch title De Smid identifies the subject as the blacksmith, giving the plate a trade-scene focus rather than the windmill landscapes often associated with Delft-style decoration. Its circular form presents both the workshop and the floral surround clearly when displayed upright. Related pieces appear in Ceramics and Blues and Whites.
- Maker: Marked Oude Molen Fabriek B.V. and Delfts. Country of manufacture unconfirmed.
- Dimensions: 2.5 cm high × 26 cm in diameter.
- Condition: Excellent. No chips or cracks.
- Features: Blacksmith workshop scene, De Smid title, floral border and windmill backstamp.
- Period: Undated
- SKU: SKU-00761
A distinctive piece for collectors of Delft-style ceramics, traditional trade scenes or decorative blue and white plates.