GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH, COLLIER PATTERN

This elegant vase with a delicate geometric pattern called "Collier" (necklace) was made by the PZH factory in 1924. The painter was J.vL (Johanna Cornellia van Leeuwen).

GOUDA, HOLLAND, ROZENBURG, UNKNOWN PATTERN

This exquisite Rozenburg cachepot or fruit bowl is an example of some of the earliest Gouda pottery. This piece was made in 1898, evidenced by the crown mark celebrating the coronation of Queen Wilhelmina. The square to the right of the stork on the base is an okay sign from the overseer of the painter, who is unknown.

GOUDA, HOLLAND, IVORA, PRINCESS PATTERN

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH "ROZENBURG" BUTTER PATS

When W.A. Hoyng became General Manager of the PZH factory in 1907, this had quite an impact on the development of new glazes and production techniques. Also the arrival of W.P. Hartgring from the Rozenburg factory and his direct input led to the New Porcelain line. The Rhodian technique was developed, and the Rozenburg-style thin line shading disappeared and was replaced by totally filled-in fields. Daniel Harkink finished this line with the development of a matte glazing and his Matte Vogel (MV) and Matte Bloemen (MB) designs. These four butter pats are a product of that turn-of-production period. The applied soft pastel tints on the white baking clay and the simplified but very stylish and elegant Art Nouveau pattern gives these items the special aura that is so significant for the years 1908-1910.

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH "CROCUS" PATTERN

This colorful small bowl is decorated with PZH's "Crocus" pattern and dates to 1927. The decorator is unknown.

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH "AAGTE" PATTERN

This colorful PZH geometric design called "Aagte" dates to 1927. The painter's initials are difficult to decipher, perhaps dH, or jdH (djH). The black O on its base indicates that the piece needed to be refired (overbaaken).

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH "ATOL" PATTERN

This is a charming petite pitcher from 1930. We love the vibrant colors and the very interesting handle. A wonderful addition to my Gouda-ware collection.

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH "CROCUS" PATTERN

This is a lovely piece from 1921 in the Crocus pattern.

GOUDA, HOLLAND, REGINA "LYDIA" PATTERN

These are twin Regina Lydia pitchers from 1920. They are in mint condition. They are currently dividing their time between LA and SF.

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH "PANSY" PATTERN

These adorable, twin "Pansy" pattern, high-glaze, PZH lidded trinket boxes were both painted in April 1919. The one on the left was painted by MK: Marinus van Kersbergen. The one on the right was painted by AA: Abraham Anker.

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH "DAMASCUS" PATTERN

This piece was found in an unlikely location, an Americana antiques barn in San Juan Capistrano. It is one of the core patterns from the PZH pottery factory, Damascus III, dated to 1924. The decorator was a free-lance artist, uncredited. The Damascus pattern has been copied by both English and Japanese potters.

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH "HARIM" PATTERN

This is a fantastic pitcher, dated c. 1930. It has a very pleasing combination of geometric and floral motifs. The decorator was probably Petrus Koetsier (b. February 25, 1906).

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH "MARGRIET" PATTERN

This is a nice PZH floral vase dated to the production period 1935-1950. We have also seen this pattern called "Bertino," but here it's identified as "Margriet."

GOUDA, HOLLAND, REGINA "OSIRIS" PATTERN

This fabulous Regina vase is colorful and very pleasing to the eye. It's dated to early 1920's.

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH, "WINGE?" PATTERN

This small but exquisite cauldron is a PZH product, with a butterfly pattern in golds, green, and purple. The piece was most likely made in the 1920s. It carries the mold number 201. The painter's mark is "A. S" (Johanna Maria Sluis) and a small bird-like mark appears beside these initials. The pattern name is indecipherable, possibly "Winge". This is my favorite Gouda pot so far in my collecting.

GOUDA, HOLLAND, PZH, UNKNOWN PATTERN

These are two views of a PZH vase of unknown pattern , c. 1930. It bears the mold number 1269 and the names Gouda, Plazuid, and Holland. A stylized "A" and "M. " appear as well. This is a very colorful and sensual piece of pottery.