Description
An apothecary scene and its Dutch title make this small blue and white plate easy to identify and display.
The ceramic plate depicts an apothecary at work within a blue floral border. Its front title reads DE APOTHEKER, while the base carries a crowned mark naming Oude Molen Fabriek B.V. and inscriptions for Delft and Holland. The base therefore confirms the maker name and states Holland as the origin, although no production date is established. At 1 cm high and 11.5 cm wide, the plate has a compact scale for a shelf or cabinet and offers a close view of the scene and border. Its named subject links it with Dutch trade imagery, while the matching floral frame keeps the composition consistent with the small-plate format. The available condition note records it as excellent, with no chips or cracks.
- Maker: Oude Molen Fabriek B.V., named in the crowned backstamp
- Dimensions: 1 cm (H) x 11.5 cm (W)
- Condition: Excellent, with no chips or cracks noted
- Features: Apothecary scene, DE APOTHEKER title, blue floral border, crowned Delft and Holland base mark
- Period: Not recorded
- SKU: SKU-00594
The apothecary subject and crowned backstamp bring the maker and scene together on this small Delfts plate.