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Lot of 3 Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Biblical Tiles – Manganese Purple
Beautiful set of three antique Dutch tin-glazed earthenware tiles dating to the 18th century, circa 1720–1780. Each features a hand-painted Biblical scene in rich manganese purple with traditional oxhead corner decorations.
By the look and style
All three tiles are mounted on individual white painted wooden plaques with hanging loops for wall display.
DETAILS:
• Origin: Netherlands
• Period: 18th Century
• Material: Tin-glazed earthenware / Delft faience
• Color: Manganese purple on white
• Design: Hand-painted Biblical scenes with oxhead corners
• Tile Size: Approximately 5.25” x 5.25” each
• Overall Mounted Size: Approximately 7.25” x 7.25” each
• Quantity: 3 framed tiles
BIBLICAL SCENES:
• Jacob’s Dream / Jacob’s Ladder – Genesis 28:10–12
• Elijah’s Ascension in the Chariot of Fire – 2 Kings 2:11–13
• Baptism of Jesus Christ – Matthew 3:13–17
CONDITION:
Very good antique condition with beautiful surviving manganese decoration and glossy tin glaze.
Minor edge wear, small glaze chips, and surface imperfections consistent with age. No major breaks or repairs visible on the exposed tile faces.
Each tile is securely mounted on a white painted wooden display plaque.
Please review all photographs carefully for condition and details.
The custom wooden display frames were made during the mid-to-late 20th century, likely between the 1950s and 1960’s
While the manganese tiles themselves are authentic 18th-century antiquities, mounting salvaged historical tiles onto these types of plaques was a highly popular trends for mid-century interior design and antique collecting.
Several clues on the back and sides pinpoint this manufacturing timeframe:
• The Painted Board Material: The backings are constructed from smooth, machine-milled plywood or composite craft wood boards. These boards are uniform in thickness, cleanly squared on the corners, and finished in a matte off-white industrial latex/alkyd paint common to mid-century home accessories.
• The Hanger Design: The top metal tabs feature standard machine-stamped shapes and uniform punch holes typical of mid-century hardware manufacturing. They are secured with standard flat-head metal screws countersunk mechanically into the wood.
• The Remnant Labels: The small, round yellow adhesive stickers on the reverse are typical price tag or inventory labels from 20th-century estate sales, antique mall booths, or vintage decor boutiques.
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