Historical & Geological Context
Dutch witjes are square tin-glazed earthenware tiles that have adorned fireplaces, kitchens, and basements since the Dutch Golden Age. Their unique formulation with tin oxide creates an opaque, luminous milky white glaze with gentle greenish-blue reflections. Authentically hand-cut with wooden templates and nail marks (spijkergaatjes) in the corners.
Petrographic & Geological Characteristics
Tin-glazed low-fired earthenware (130 × 130 mm), hand-painted cobalt in-glaze.
Lime Mortar & Breathability Compatibility
Fix with traditional lime-casein mortar or pure slaked lime putty with animal glue size.
Provenance & Historical Sourcing
Historical Dutch workshops in Delft, Harlingen, Makkum, and Utrecht.
Condition Report & Patina
Reclaimed original or authentic tin-glaze wood-fired reproduction.
Carreaux de Faïence de Delft (Oude Witjes)
Netherlands (NL)
Non-commercial reference. Not sold or brokered by Le Cercle du Roi.
This material dossier is compiled from public geological surveys, heritage conservation research (BRGM, CTMNC, Historic England, Monumentenwacht), and historical treatises. Inclusion does not constitute a sales offer by Le Cercle du Roi.