Collectible tile depicting the Virginia state seal. Impressed stamped with the Westraven Holland makers mark on back.  Westraven is located in Utrecht, Netherlands (Holland).

In 1844, the brothers Huibert and Hendrik Ravesteyn took over a roofing tile factory that was based in Utrecht since 1661. They started producing hand-painted tiles under the name Gebroeders Ravesteyn. In 1907, under a new owner, the name was changed to Westraven. Westraven produced traditional Dutch tiles, tile panels, cloisonné tiles and various handmade building ceramics. From 1926 onwards also pots and vases by, among others, designer Cris Agterberg were produced.

Westraven became an important producer of handmade and handpainted tiles in the Netherlands. Large and unique tile pictures were made for butchers, grocery stores, bank buildings, hotels and wherever the customer wanted. Other tile pictures were produced in series, with popular images of peasant life, landscapes, ships or more figurative and floral scenes.

In 1963, Westraven was taken over by De Porceleyne Fles in Delft. Handpainting was slowly phased out to be replaced by transfer technology. By 1994, when production moved from Utrecht to Delft, all production was made with transfers. Since then, De Porceleyne Fles has continued to produce under the name of Westraven good-quality Delft style tiles and plates using transfer technology

Dimensions: Total framed piece 6.5" Tall x 6.5” Wide x .75” Deep.  Tile alone 5" Tall x 5" Wide.

Condition: Excellent giftable condition. No visible crazing or discoloration. Paint / colored transfers / decals are intact, with good color and without scratches or erosion. No chips, flakes, breaks, mends, repairs, cracks, hairlines, blemishes, or mentionable boo-boo's. No signs of previous repair or restoration. Wood frame tightly joined. 

Unpacked weight: 13.4 oz. 

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