Facing for a firedog with the monogram of Prince William III

De Metaale Pot (possibly), c. 1690 - c. 1700

Firedogs, or andirons, were used to stack logs in an open fireplace. They were often fitted with a decorative facing. This exceptionally sumptuous example is Baroque in form and ornamented with the arms of Stadtholder William III. In Het Loo Palace there was also a Delftware firedog for William’s consort, Mary.

  • Artwork typevuurbok
  • Object numberBK-NM-12400-94
  • Dimensionsheight 32 cm x width 29 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Facing for a firedog with the monogram of Prince William III

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-12400-94

  • Description

    Voorstuk van een vuurbok van faïence met het monogram van prins Willem III

  • Inscriptions / marks

    inscription: ‘W(illem) P(rins) V(an) O(ranje)’

Creation

  • Creation

    • plateelbakkerij: De Metaale Pot (possibly), Delft
    • eigenaar plateelbakkerij: Lambertus van Eenhoorn
    • plateelbakkerij: De Dubbele Schenkkan (possibly)
    • eigenaar plateelbakkerij: Louis Victors

  • Dating

    c. 1690 - c. 1700

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 32 cm x width 29 cm

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  • Person

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of the heirs of J.F. Loudon, The Hague

  • Acquisition

    gift 1916

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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