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Vest Keramiek / van Woerden - ways of numbering

sticker
name
clay
red black white
bottom
mould line
way of
numbering
decor
glaze
other
factories

The numbers consist of 1 or 2 letters, followed by 1 or 2 digits. For example A6, A18, AK20. The 100 and 200 series and Kof / KOF for coffee pots are an exception. They were first written with a pencil or felt-tip pen. A stamp was also used later. The numbers were cast-in for a very short period.
Click on the bottom to see the corresponding vase.

  written numbers on the bottom top

The handwriting can be very different. Vases made from red baking clay are rarely numbered. Below are some examples.

Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer

  stamped numbers on the bottom top

Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer

  cast-in numbers in the bottom top

There are only a few cast-in numbers. Marius and Hugo thought it was easier, but they quickly quit.

Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer

  number not on the bottom but in the pot top

Some hanging pots have a written number not on the bottom, but in the pot itself.

Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer Van Woerden  - Vest vlakke bodem nummer


sticker
name
clay
red black white
bottom
mould line
way of
numbering
decor
glaze
other
factories