Collectors Gallery 28 - Picture 131
Here Tino from the Netherlands presents an early example from Potterij Rembrandt. Tino has told us - "I bought this jardinière at an auction because I really liked it and it was in the 'Gouda manner'. However, I could not identify the pottery at first. I've seen and own some other Rembrandt pieces but not with this mark. Yes the painting is a bit crude but it is from the early years. I think when PZH bought Rembrandt they kept the name 'alive' to make the public believe they still had competition - a well known trick in business land!"
The jardinière was made by Potterij Rembrandt in the Nijmegen factory. Potterij Rembrandt was founded in Utrecht in 1906 and moved to Nijmegen in 1908. In 1925/26 it was 'taken over' by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland.
Called 'Decor J' on model number 143 which you can see scratched into the base.
The date is circa 1910/1913 and it was painted by Theodorus Johannes Oor - the 'TO' mark. He worked for Rembrandt from 1908 to 1913. Oor also worked for Oud Delft (twice), PC Köhler, PZH and Sierkunst.
Dimensions are 21.0cm long by 9.5cm deep and it stands 6.5cm high.
Potterij Rembrandt items with these early marks are rarely seen.
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