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Martens Doetinchem Cast Metal Engine or Machinery Plate

A circular red and silver cast metal plaque marked Martens Doetinchem Holland with a heraldic lion and three mounting holes. - view 1
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Estimated value

$45 - $95

Rarity

Average(4/10)

Category

Collectibles

Brand

Martens

Era

Circa 1950-1980

Origin

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Authenticity

Very High(85%)
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MARTENS DOETINCHEM CAST METAL ENGINE OR MACHINERY PLATE: IDENTIFICATION

A circular cast metal emblem featuring the text 'MARTENS DOETINCHEM HOLLAND' and a Dutch Rampant Lion heraldic device. The plate is finished with a red textured enamel background and raised silver-toned lettering and borders. It includes three integral mounting lugs positioned at approximately 10, 2, and 6 o'clock for attachment to a flat surface.

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PRODUCTION PERIOD

Martens Doetinchem, founded in 1881 in the Netherlands, is a documented industrial manufacturer specializing in concrete and plastic piping systems, though their early 20th-century history involved broader metal casting and drainage technologies. This specific design language, using the Rampant ...
Martens Doetinchem, founded in 1881 in the Netherlands, is a documented industrial manufacturer specializing in concrete and plastic piping systems, though their early 20th-century history involved broader metal casting and drainage technologies. This specific design language, using the Rampant Lion (the national symbol of the Netherlands), was commonly used on Dutch industrial machinery, pump housings, or transport equipment between 1950 and 1980 to denote origin and manufacturer reliability.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%
CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 12 collectibles items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Standard antique shop items
  • Regularly available
  • Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

  • Consistent sand-cast texture on reverse
  • Company name aligns with established Dutch industrial history
  • Wear patterns on enamel suggest authentic age and use
How does authenticity detection work?

COLLECTOR SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Decorative Arts Specialist

Silver & Glass Expert

The identification is based on clear, legible manufacturer text and regional heraldry that matches documented Dutch industrial history. High confidence in the origin and era, moderate on specific machine application.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Identification of 'Doetinchem' as a specific Dutch industrial municipality.
  • 2Sand-cast pitting on reverse distinguishes it from modern stamped or laser-cut reproductions.
  • 3Integral lugs indicate it was functional hardware, likely for a pump station or heavy transport container.
  • 4Typography is consistent with mid-century European sans-serif industrial fonts.

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •Significant enamel loss on the edges may indicate exposure to harsh weather or acidic cleaning.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Check for any small numerical stampings on the reverse edge which might indicate a part number.
  • →Test with a magnet; if non-magnetic, it confirms the aluminum/zinc alloy composition.
  • →Clean the reverse with a soft brush to see if foundry marks are hidden under oxidation.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

Significant paint loss is visible along the outer rim and upper mounting lug. The reverse shows oxidation and remnants of previous mounting adhesive or environmental residue.

COLLECTIBLES MARKET VALUE

$45 - $95

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Collectors of Dutch industriana, petroliana enthusiasts, and interior designers focusing on industrial salvage.

What increases value

  • •Legibility of the 'Holland' provenance
  • •Visual appeal of the red enamel and Rampant Lion motif
  • •Increasing interest in mid-century Dutch industrial design

What lowers value

  • •Loss of enamel reduces the 'display' value for top-tier collectors
  • •Oxidation on the reverse may indicate metal fatigue or 'white rust' in zinc alloys

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Original mounting screws included
  • •100% enamel retention
  • •Specific documented association with a famous engine or pump model

Grade & condition

Completeness of the enamel field, integrity of the mounting lugs, and lack of warping in the cast plate.

Rarity & demand

AverageModerate demandModerate liquidity
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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

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