UPDATE - reconstruction of the awesome delftware plate dug yesterday

[Bill D. (VA)]

Thought I might have had all the pieces, but at least it was close. This item probably dates to the mid-1600s based on what we've been finding in this pit. I just love the designs and colors used in making pottery dating to this period. Hope we can find more stuff like this on future digs. Will definitely go in a prominent place in one of my colonial displays.

 

[ClovisOak]

Beautiful!

 

[BuckleBoy]

Absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to get into a pit down here. Even though reconstructions seldom have any value, I am always apt to try. I have a lot of reconstructed stoneware jugs in my house that I dug in cellar holes in Kentucky. Best Wishes, Buck

 

[got2dig]

WOW,very nice.

 

[skeeterd]

Thats great! I hope you manage to find the rest of it too.

 

[Red James Cash]

see if theres any markings on it,delft can be dated from the markings

 

[Erik in NJ]

Very nice reconstruction Bill! It's very rewarding to be able to piece something like that together. I was able to piece together a plate (not nearly as old as yours ) from fragments I found in my old back yard years ago. I think it was one of the motivations for getting me into metal detecting. Would like to catch up with you soon regarding your excellent articles.

Best, Erik

 

[hamiddetecting]

Nice!!

 

[Steve in PA]

Striking designs and colors on that one Bill. The lady of the house was probably distraught over it's breaking.

 

[Valley Ranger]

Great job!

 

[Red James Cash]

It was pretty rare for the common folk back then to own delftware,it was expensive.If they had a piece it most likely would of been displayed instead of used.Some were hung on walls for display,maybe thats how it broke.

 

[Gunrunner61]

Beautifull, and Amazing, I love it and a good job on reconstruction, I do hope you find the rest of it.......................HH

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

It was pretty rare for the common folk back then to own delftware,it was expensive.If they had a piece it most likely would of been displayed instead of used.Some were hung on walls for display,maybe thats how it broke.

I know a lot about the history of this site and its original owner, and he was definitely well-to-do and could certainly afford delftware. It's the same site where I found the 2 scattered caches of hammered silver coins dating back to the 1560s.

 

[Argentium]

That is a very wonderful find indeed ! I am certain that there are ceramics/Delft experts who could nail that down as to
very specific dating and house of manufacture - with the internet you may well be able to suss it out yourself ! Argentium.

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Yup, no doubt about it, she's a beauty. Nice find.
ZDD

 

[Red James Cash]

I know a lot about the history of this site and its original owner, and he was definitely well-to-do and could certainly afford delftware. It's the same site where I found the 2 scattered caches of hammered silver coins dating back to the 1560s.

Excellent ,i'll be right there LMAO

 

[capt-zero]

It's true that reconstructed pottery has little value to most collectors, except for special pieces, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. The real question is if you would likely had come across or could afford a similar piece without the reconstruction? I have a piece of Pueblo pottery I found dumster diving and I had to reconstruct before displaying it, but I proudly do display it even with a hole in the side and I love every crack. That's a beautiful plate!

 

[Red James Cash]

Nothing at all wrong with it capt-zero

 

[Tnmountains]

I know a lot about the history of this site and its original owner, and he was definitely well-to-do and could certainly afford delftware. It's the same site where I found the 2 scattered caches of hammered silver coins dating back to the 1560s.

It looks great. I thought you had it all too. Am I seeing a back mark? Nice job and have enjoyed seeing this. Thanks!