Ludwig Wessel Rhein - Vase - Earthenware
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Earthenware vase by Ludwig Wessel Rhein, Bonn-Poppelsdorf, Germany, in blue-and-white transferware depicting Burg Ehrenfels and Rhine-themed allegorical scenes, 26 cm high, 17 cm wide, 26 cm deep, dating to circa 1850–1900, in good condition with minor signs of aging.
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Antique Ludwig Wessel Rhein Vase – Ehrenfels Castle – Bonn-Poppelsdorf – c. 1875–1910 – 26 cm
Description:
Antique German earthenware vase manufactured by Steingutfabrik Ludwig Wessel, Bonn-Poppelsdorf, Germany, from the decorative “RHEIN” series.
The vase is richly decorated in blue and white with an extensive pattern of vine leaves and grape clusters. One of the principal medallions depicts Burg Ehrenfels, the historic castle ruin overlooking the Rhine near Rüdesheim. Other decorative medallions feature romantic and allegorical motifs.
The underside bears the characteristic blue “RHEIN” mark with crowned L.W. monogram, confirming manufacture by Ludwig Wessel. An impressed model number is also visible on the base.
The decoration is executed in a traditional transferware style typical of late 19th-century German historicist ceramics and reflects the popularity of Rhine landscape subjects during this period.
Details:
Manufacturer: Ludwig Wessel, Bonn-Poppelsdorf
Series: RHEIN
Country of origin: Germany
Period: circa 1875–1910
Material: glazed earthenware / ceramic
Decoration: blue-and-white transferware
Subject: Burg Ehrenfels and decorative allegorical scenes
Height: 26 cm
Marked underneath: RHEIN with crowned L.W. monogram
Condition:
Very good antique condition with normal signs of age and use. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Antique Ludwig Wessel Rhein Vase – Ehrenfels Castle – Bonn-Poppelsdorf – c. 1875–1910 – 26 cm
Description:
Antique German earthenware vase manufactured by Steingutfabrik Ludwig Wessel, Bonn-Poppelsdorf, Germany, from the decorative “RHEIN” series.
The vase is richly decorated in blue and white with an extensive pattern of vine leaves and grape clusters. One of the principal medallions depicts Burg Ehrenfels, the historic castle ruin overlooking the Rhine near Rüdesheim. Other decorative medallions feature romantic and allegorical motifs.
The underside bears the characteristic blue “RHEIN” mark with crowned L.W. monogram, confirming manufacture by Ludwig Wessel. An impressed model number is also visible on the base.
The decoration is executed in a traditional transferware style typical of late 19th-century German historicist ceramics and reflects the popularity of Rhine landscape subjects during this period.
Details:
Manufacturer: Ludwig Wessel, Bonn-Poppelsdorf
Series: RHEIN
Country of origin: Germany
Period: circa 1875–1910
Material: glazed earthenware / ceramic
Decoration: blue-and-white transferware
Subject: Burg Ehrenfels and decorative allegorical scenes
Height: 26 cm
Marked underneath: RHEIN with crowned L.W. monogram
Condition:
Very good antique condition with normal signs of age and use. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Earthenware
Manufacturer/brand
Ludwig Wessel Rhein
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
26 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
26 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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