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QA-2026-043
Gouda candle holder, model 78
Gouda candle holder, model 78, made by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland and signed by master painter VDH. The decor looks very modern for a piece made before 1908.
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About this piece
This is model 78 from Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland in Gouda. It has a wide foot, a curved body and four ears that hold up the candle socket. You also see this model with a straight body. The opening at the top is 2.5 cm, just a little wider than regular candles (2.3 cm). These normally come as a pair
The decor is painted in black, purple, bordeaux and lilac on an olive green ground, with bright green details. It is signed by master painter VDH.
What stands out is the decor in relation to the age of the piece. It looks very modern for the time it was made. It dates from before 1908.
Between 1900 and 1908 the factory mostly made objects with typical Gouda decors in dark colour combinations. This candle holder has that too. Here the colours speak much more, and the bright green is added.
The foot ring was damaged and has been professionally restored. The little arms are fully intact.
Condition
- Damage to the foot ring, professionally (invisibly) restored
- The four ears are fully intact
Details
| Object | Candle holder |
|---|---|
| Material | Glazed ceramic |
| Standard | 833 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Maker | Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, Gouda |
| Period | Before 1908 |
| Style | Gouda decor |
| Height | 29.5 cm (11.6 in) |
| Width | 13 cm (5.1 in), diameter of the foot |
| Condition | Restored |
| Attribution | Signed by master painter VDH |
Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, Gouda, 1900–1908
Between 1900 and 1908 Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland made many objects with typical Gouda decors in dark colour combinations. This candle holder follows that line. The colours are more striking, though, and the bright green sets it apart. That is why the decor looks so modern for its age.
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