Vintage Delft Inspired Business Card Holder

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This is a charming and unusual blue and white ceramic piece, vintage, and possibly Dutch or inspired by Delftware.

Description:
… Read more This is a charming and unusual blue and white ceramic piece, vintage, and possibly Dutch or inspired by Delftware.

Description:
• Form & Function:
• The shape suggests it may be a toothbrush holder, business card holder , or match holder
• It stands upright with a notched dip in the center of the top edge, allowing easy access to contents inside.
• Material & Finish:
• Made of ceramic or porcelain, glazed with a rich cobalt blue transfer pattern over a creamy white base.
• The bottom is unglazed and shows signs of age: discoloration, pitting, and firing marks typical of older ceramics.
• Design Motif:
• Features a blue transferware scene of a windmill in a pastoral setting, a hallmark of Dutch or Delft-style pottery.
• The edges have a slightly blurred, flowing border, giving it a soft, misty effect that is both romantic and traditional.

Possible Origin & Era:
• It may have been made in Holland or by a company emulating Dutch Delft styles, likely in the early-to-mid 20th century.
• The absence of a maker’s mark isn’t uncommon in utilitarian or tourist ware, especially when intended for export or general home use. See less