Delftware tie clip, hand-painted in the Netherlands. Comes with the original box. It was originally a set with two cufflinks, but the cufflinks have been lost, so this is a listing for the tie clip only. It has never been used. Length: approximately 5.3cm. 〈Delftware〉 In the mid-16th century, Majolica ware (Italian painted pottery) was introduced to the Netherlands. This was improved upon, and developed by imitating the blue-and-white underglaze of Chinese (Ming) porcelain, and the polychrome pottery of Japan's Imari ware, which had trade relations with the Netherlands even during the period of national isolation. In the late 17th century, techniques incorporating Dutch painting were developed under the control of guilds, and beautiful blue-and-white porcelain was exported to various countries. The ceramic part of the tie clip was designed by the US company Swank and was originally fired in Delft, Netherlands. (From the included explanation card) Thank you for viewing.