Lot # 69 - Pair of Delft Ceramic “THEA” Tea Jars – Blue Floral Motif

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 02-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 09-Dec-2025 8:08:00 PM
Current bid:

$20.00

Highest bidder:

2421

Auction has ended

Description :

A matched pair of vintage Delft ceramic tea jars, each labeled “THEA”—the Latin and Greek word for tea—within a central decorative cartouche. These jars are adorned with classic cobalt blue floral and ornamental scrollwork, hand-applied in the traditional Dutch style. Each jar includes a matching lid with coordinating blue designs, and both feature a cylindrical form with slightly flared rims. Produced in the iconic Delftware tradition, these pieces reflect the elegance and utility of historical European kitchen ceramics.

Details

  • Origin: Delft, Netherlands

  • Material: Glazed ceramic

  • Color Scheme: White base with cobalt blue decoration

  • Design Features:

    • “THEA” printed in capital letters within a central frame

    • Ornate floral and scroll motifs in traditional Delft blue

    • Matching ceramic lids with coordinating patterns

    • Cylindrical body with slightly flared rim



Dimensions : 6 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is 2421

Date Bid User
02-Dec-2025 9:51:02 PM $20.00 2421
02-Dec-2025 9:51:02 PM $19.00 Chieftain
02-Dec-2025 5:28:55 PM $13.00 2421
02-Dec-2025 5:28:55 PM $12.00 GrandmaShell
02-Dec-2025 5:21:42 PM $6.00 2421
02-Dec-2025 12:48:26 PM $5.00 GrandmaShell

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