The Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles N.V. (trading publicly as Royal Delft) is a Dutch manufacturer of Delft Blue earthenware, headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands. It is the only remaining factory out of 32 that were established in Delft during the 17th century.

Who owns Delft?

We are part of a family-owned business under the umbrella of the Grober Group of Companies that celebrates over 40 years of manufacturing excellence in Canada. In 1974, our founder, Jerry Bartelse, moved from the Netherlands to start Grober Nutrition based out of Cambridge, Ontario.

Who makes Delft blue?

Royal Dutch Delft Blue today The only one that has remained in operation since 1653 is de Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, known as Royal Dutch, a company that continues to produce the Delft Blue pottery according to the traditional methods.

Is Delft china valuable?

Made in an array of styles and formats, high quality antique Delftware works typically sell within the modest range of $3,000-$6,000, but the more rare and remarkable works can reach prices twenty times as much.

How is Delft Blue made?

The production of Delft Blue started in the 17th century and it is still being made today. In the early days of Delft Blue, potters began by making the traditional Delftware using clay. This clay was then baked before a tin glaze was added. The choice of clay changed and it was dipped in a white glaze.