Here's a spectacular vintage Royal Goedewaagen Delft Blue Large Ceramic Display Plate, and it features a rural scene of Dutch people weeding a field, all in blue on white. The condition is Excellent, no chips, no cracks, and a pleasing image that is scratch-free and vivid in colour. There is a built-in wall holder on the back, along with manufacturers marks. Made in Holland.
The sayings surrounding the image translate as follows:
So Men Ook In't Leeven Siet: As one also sees in life
Het Onkruyt Dient Gewied: The weeds must be weeded
COMPANY HISTORY:ย Royal Goedewaagen is one of Europe's oldest ceramic manufacturers, with roots tracing back to 1610 in Gouda, Netherlands. Originally producing folk pottery and later becoming a major clay pipe producer, the company gained Royal status and evolved into a celebrated producer of hand-painted Delft blue pottery, miniatures, and artisanal ceramics.
