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this plate with latin saying that means something like ( if you let the spirit guide you will become free ) was made in amsterdam around 1905 in the typical distel colours
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Hi it's from 2 Corinthians 3 : 17
...... where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
It's a real stunner!
thanx vetraio you are incredible!
Pure art nouveau and a stunning example !~Phil.
Sometimes in that period, there would be Latin sayings that were printed near the ceiling, high on the wall, encircling the great hall in a grand home, and that was really spectacular ! Such a plate would go well on display !~
Plateelbakkerij De Distel (1895-1923)
Participating artists at De Distel were, among others, L. Nienhuis, J. Eisenloeffel, W.H. van Norden, C.A. Lion Cachet, Th. Nieuwenhuis, Matthieu Wiegman and Jac. van den Bosch. In 1910 V.H. Amstelhoek was incorporated in De Distel, and in 1923 De Distel was incorporated into Goedewaagen.
DISTEL
design possibly by
Bert Nienhuis
thanks everybody for additional info and comments!