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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