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Overview
P-14 series – Shepherds
These Delft tiles are inspired by original 18th-century examples featuring the shepherds on landscapes. The photos show the P-14 series decorated with classic spider curl corner (PCM-2) motifs and painted on single shade Poarte-E, with pinholes but without the crackled finish. This is our base configuration, but of course it can be completely fine-tuned to your preferences. The manganese version can be found here.
Would you like to see a tile before placing a larger order? Order a sample from this series [here].
16 unique scenes
The P-14 series is a hand-painted reproduction of an original Delft tile set from around 1760, made in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. Each tile is painted in classic Delft blue and closely follows the designs found on a reclaimed 18th-century set. The tiles each show a different small landscape with a shepherd, some scenes are peaceful, others have more movement, but all reflect the calm, balanced style typical of Dutch tilework from that time. Since each one is painted by hand, there are slight variations in detail and tone, giving the set an authentic feel.
Pinholes in the corners
Pinholes were part of the tile production process before 1860. A wooden board was used to stabilize the clay during cutting, leaving small pin marks - typically two, three, or four. This enhancement can be added to the P-9 tiles to recreate this authentic imperfection, contributing to their historic look and feel.
Crackled finish
Crazing refers to the fine network of hairline cracks that appear over time on antique ceramics, including Delft tiles. It occurs naturally with age, but we offer it as an optional finish to evoke the same aged appearance. If you're looking for a more antique, timeworn look, the crackled finish is a perfect match for the P-9 series.
How to order these tiles?
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Product disclaimer
These Delft tiles are produced using traditional methods, leading to slight variations in color, size, and design. These natural differences enhance their authenticity and character. While not machine-made to uniform precision, each tile meets high-quality standards and is suitable for many indoor installations. With proper care, these tiles can last for decades.
Buyers information
Specifications
| Inventory number | P-14 (blue) |
|---|---|
| Tile type | Wall tile |
| Tile size (approx.) | 13 by 13 cm's / 5.1" by 5.1" |
| Tile thickness (approx.) | 0.7 cm's / 0.3" |
| Quantity per M2 / SF | 60 tiles per m2 / 5.5 tiles per SF |
| Decoration technique | Hand-painted |
| Number of unique scenes | 16 |
| Shade(s) of white | Photos show Poarte-E, but you are free to choose to work with different shades or mixes. |
| Shade consistency | Read more about this on the product page of each shade of white. |
| Decoration colour | Blue or manganese. Custom on request. |
| Corner motif | Spider curl (PCM-02) - can be changed or removed. |
| Suitable for | Walls, kitchens, backsplashes, ceilings, fireplace surrounds, fireplace interior (when not exposed to open fire), bathrooms, wet-rooms. |
| Not suitable for | Floors, open fire, outdoors and swimming pools. |
| Sealer | The tiles do not require a sealer from a functionality perspective. In wet rooms one may decide to use a sealer to prevent natural crazing. |
| Pricing | Per tile. |
| VAT and/or Import duties | Prices of the reproduction tiles are excluding 21% VAT (only applies to private individuals buying from within the European Union). Any order from outside the European Union is without VAT, but customs will charge VAT and/or import duties instead. |
| Made in | the Netherlands, by Poarte |
| Installation guide | Download |
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