This polychrome plate was hand-painted around 1950 at the Dutch pottery factory Koninklijke Tichelaar Makkum in Friesland. The rim is decorated with floral motifs. Flowers and a bird are depicted in the center. On the back of the plate is the Tichelaar factory mark, model number, and the painter’s signature.

Interior advice
This polychrome plate fits into both classic and modern interiors. You can place it on a TV cabinet or in a bookcase, for example. This plate can also be hung on the wall, as there is iron wire on the back.

About Koninklijke Tichelaar Makkum (1565 – present)
Koninklijke Tichelaar is the oldest Dutch family business, founded in 1565. This pottery factory is well known for its extensive range of decorative tiles and pottery, made from locally sourced yellow clay. This clay is hand-formed and painted in the traditional way.