Old Buffalo Pottery Deldare Ware Plate Ye VillageGossip

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

Vintage Buffalo Pottery Deldare Ware Plate Ye Village Gossip 10 ¼ This 10 ¼" plate is in MINT condition and is awesome in color and detail. It has no damage, no chips or cracks but when you turn the plate just right you can see some faint scratches, so minor but I wanted to mention it. "Deldare Ware" plate titled "Ye Village Gossip" it is signed with the artist initials 'MS'. It is in excellent condition. It is back stamped with a Buffalo on top of a sign post, Made at ye Buffalo Pottery Deldare Ware Underglaze (1908). Buffalo Pottery - 'Deldare Ware' This immensely interesting line of highly decorated olive green ware known as 'Deldare Ware' was made at the Buffalo Pottery in the early 1900's. The decorations are hand-painted in mineral colors under a beautiful high glaze, most pieces are signed with the initials or the full name of the person(s) who painted them and most pieces are also dated. The man who originated this ware was Lewis H. Bown, a native of Trenton, New Jersey. This line of ware was produced in an effort to compete with one made by Royal Doulton in England. The olive green base was achieved by adding a small percentage of oxide of chrome to Buffalo Pottery's regular white body. Since the ware was created with the definite purpose of producing an American decorative line to be associated with famous English decorative lines such as Denholm, Deveraux, and Doulton, Mr. Bown coined the name 'Deldare' which also began with a "D," and turned, quite logically to English art forms for ideas to use in decoration. The first series or first line of decorations 1908 and 1909, were of old English scenes that had been found in books. In 1909, the famous 'Fallowfield Hunt' scenes were used for the second series. Then, in 1911, came the third and seemingly best series, pieces are decorated with copies of etchings from the "Tours of Dr. Syntax," done by the famous English artist, Thomas Rowlandson. Rowlandson's paintings can be identified by the beautiful greyed greens and blues, which he used and the accuracy with which these colors are reproduced on the ware gives it rare beauty and distinction. The fourth series was named 'Abino,' produced in 1912 it represented an attempt at original decoration, and is hopelessly outclassed by the three preceding series which relied on the works of artists of stature. In 1916, Buffalo China discontinued making 'Deldare Ware', for they went into production of vitrified hotel china for the government. After the First World War, production was resumed but due to increased cost of labor and materials, the expense of production was so high that the selling price was prohibitive. It is not known how much 'Deldare Ware' was produced after World War I. However, it is known that t were only four series or lines of decorations. A pair of candlesticks dated 1925 and bearing the first series decorations would indicate that the pieces produced after the war duplicated the decorations of the four series. Today, collectors all over the world, search out this art line. It is highly collectible. I do guarantee it to be old. All items are described based to the best of my ability and if in anyway I misrepresented the item, I will give a full refund if you notify me within 3 days of receipt of the item. I do charge the exact postage that I am charged to ship and t are no hidden charges. If you have any questions on the charges please email me, as sometimes the invoices sent are not correct. read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.