Antique DELFT Porceleyne Fles KAAGWEEK 1954 TILE 5th Place Prize

Description

Today, I will be offering additional pieces of what I believe is the largest collection of actual KAAGWEEK AWARDS. If you google Kaagweek, you will see that it is a long-standing Dutch Sailing contest. It is held every year and prizes are awarded for the winners. For many years, the prizes were articles produced by De Porceleyne Fles as commemoratives. Prizes were awarded for First Place winners all the way down to 5th Place. I have held a large collection of these pieces which I obtained directly from the factory in the early eighties. Each special commission was done in 2 so that if 1 was not perfect, the other would then be sold to the customer. The remaining extra copy was then added to the factory archives and kept for future reference. Keep in mind that only 2 pieces of each award were made: one for the winner and the other as back-up. All my examples are those back up copies, most of which are perfect, but each will be described and offered individually.
This is the 1954 KAAGWEEK TILE awarded for the 5th Place Prize. It is professionally framed; the tile itself measures 2 3/4" X 4 3/4". With the frame, it measures about 3 5/8" X 5 5/8". This piece is fully signed and dated. The tile illustrates the GATE erected to enter the Village "De Kaag". Notice the FLAG flying on the left of the gate as you enter. Also, this tile is especially signed on the reverse as being the 5th Prize for the Kaagweek 1954 contest.
The tile is in PERFECT condition with normal crazing and NO defects whatsoever.  I placed tape around the edges of the tile to secure it better when it was framed. There are no damages.
Shipping will be USPS Priority and I will invoice . Should the actual cost be less, I will refund the excess. I am happy to combine items and the combined shipping will be ACTUAL COST depending on weight. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions. Please have a look at my other auctions for additional Kaagweek articles.