DELFT Porceleyne Fles KAAGWEEK 1965 6" Plaquette 3rd 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 for many years. 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 1965 KAAGWEEK plaquette. It measures 6" in diameter and shows a Windmill design in the center. Of interest is that what was the 4th place prize with a 6" plaquette has now become the 3rd place prize! Each type of windmill has a specific purpose and name: this one is a Kogjespoldermolen. This piece is factory signed and is dated on the front and date coded on the reverse. This plaquette has no visible crazing . It is in PERFECT condition with only slight crazing. Notice under the factory mark is what looks like 7DE. This is actually showing that it was the very FIRST one painted.
Shipping will be USPS Priority and I will invoice . 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.