This Delft Blue trumpet vase was made in 1979 at De Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft) in Delft. The vase is hand-painted with floral and geometric motifs. The bottom bears the De Porceleyne Fles mark: an apothecary jar with the intertwined initials JT (standing for Joost Thooft, owner of the company in 1876). Underneath the bottle is the word ‘Delft’ with a curly capital D. On the left are the initials of the painter: CHO (Mrs. C Hoffman) and the year code CY (1979).

Interior advice
This Delft Blue trumpet vase fits into both classic and modern interiors. You can place it on a TV cabinet, windowsill, kitchen counter, or in a bookcase, for example. The height of this vase, 21.5 cm, makes it perfect for many types of (silk) bouquets.

About De Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft)
The Delft pottery factory Porceleyne Fles, also known as Royal Delft, is the only remaining manufacturer of Delft Blue in Delft. Since 1653, the manufacturer has continued to paint decorations by hand on objects such as vases, wall plates, tiles, and jugs. De Porceleyne Fles is known worldwide for its products, and in 1919 the factory was awarded the Royal designation.