Delft Blue Porcelain Cheese Dish Start Price USD 78.95 Current Price USD 78.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location Ringgold, GA See more about 'Delft Blue Porcelain Cheese Dish' Description                                                       DELFT BLUE HANDPAINTED PORCELAIN                                                                                  CHEESE DISH Delftware is named for the Dutch City of Delft.  In the late 16th. Century, prohibition closed Dutch breweries.  Many of them vacated buildings were used by the fledgling, but growing delftware industry.  The development of the tin-glazing techniques evolved slowly through many countries from the Orient to Italy.  It was perfected by artisans.  The handpainted delftware sold is made in Holland by the DeWitt Company.  All authentic DeWit delft products are of true Dutch origin and exquisitely handpainted.  They are identified by an imprint showing the factory mark, item number, and artist's initials.  You are bidding on a Delft Blue Handpainted Cheese Dish.  It has a beautiful scene with a windmill, house, barn and on the other side two sailboats, with flower accents.  It has a domed shaped top and a procelain plate to match. On the bottom is HANDPAINTED DELFT BLUE HANDPAINTED MADE IN HOLL N.G. AND A CROWN... It is 26" around and 7" tall...No Chips or Cracks...Questions are Welcome...Customer Satisfaction is our Goal!!!   Place a Bid!