19th century Joost Thooft & Labouchere for Porceleyne Fles Delft ware vase

A stunning vase in a classic shape, made by the most sought after Delft ware producer—Dutch earthenware factory “de Porceleyne Fles”, founded in 1653.

The impressed JT&L is for Joost Thooft & Labouchere. Joost Thooft, a Delft engineer, bought the factory in 1876 and began making hand-painted ware again. Abel Labouchere joined the company in 1881 and became an associate in 1884, and took over the company after Thooft died in 1890. The company was granted the right to use “Koninklijke” (Royal) in its name in 1919. Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, also known as Royal Delft, is still in business making blue Delft.

Each piece is coded with the factory mark, an item number, the painter’s initials, and a date code. 

The impressed mark of JT&L began being used approximately 1884-1890 and ended before 1916.

An absolutely incredible piece of high end Delft ware and Delft ware history, with stunning hand painted details in that wonderful blue and white. 

In fantastic condition with only very slight signs of wear to interior rim as shown. 

dimensions: 7"W x 2.5"D x 10"H