Rare Dutch Royal Delft Polychrome Cloisonné Tile – City Seal Amsterdam
 1925

The square maiolica cloisonné tile decorated in colours with a “cog” a medieval sailing vessel used for trade on the East-Sea and with two Amsterdam flags, a Knight with on his shield the coat of Arms of Henegouwen, a second person and dog looking over the railing, as found in Old Wax seals of the city Amsterdam. In the bottom in a banderol ANNO AMSTERDAM 1275. The tile was issued in 1925 on the 650th anniversary of Amsterdam.
Marked on the back for:
DE PORCELEYNE FLES - ROYAL DELFT
DELFT – HOLLAND  -  ANNO 1925. 
Design: L.E.F. Bodart. 1888 - 1933

12,1 x 12,1 cm.  (4,8 x 4,8 inches.)            
Weight: 309 Grams.