Franz Anton Mehlem, royal bonn - Vase (3) - Earthenware

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Three‑piece antique cabinet set by Franz Anton Mehlem (Royal Bonn) from Bonn, Germany, dating ca. 1885–1920, made of glazed earthenware in blue and white with orange‑brown borders, comprising two slim trumpet vases about 45 cm high and a central vase with lid about 47 cm high, overall width about 26 cm, weight 8 kg, in very good condition.

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Antique three-piece cabinet set – Franz Anton Mehlem, Bonn – circa 1900

Manufacturer: Franz Anton Mehlem (Royal Bonn)

Origin: Bonn, Germany

Dating: Circa 1885–1920

Material: Glazed earthenware

Execution: Blue-and-white, with orange-brown decorative borders

Quantity: 3 pieces, including the lid of the center vase

Condition: Very good, intact

Description

Exceptionally handsome and complete three-piece antique cabinet set, produced by the renowned German earthenware factory Franz Anton Mehlem in Bonn, known under the name Royal Bonn.

The cabinet set consists of two slim, trumpet-shaped vases and a richly designed center vase with lid, graceful knob and decorative handles.

The vases feature a detailed blue-and-white geometric decor, interspersed with floral medallions and romantic landscape scenes. The characteristic orange-brown decorative borders provide a striking color contrast.

The underside bears the historic factory mark with a tower and the text “BONN – FRANZ ANT. MEHLEM – GERMANY”.

The probable dating is around 1900.

Dimensions

* Two side vases: approximately 45 cm high
* Center vase including lid: approximately 47 cm high
* Width of center vase including handles: approximately 26 cm

Condition: very good antique condition.

The three-piece cabinet set by Franz Anton Mehlem (Royal Bonn), circa 1900, is completely complete and intact. No visible cracks, chips or broken parts.

In the blue and orange-brown decoration there are localized irregularities in the color coverage. These areas are completely smooth and appear to originate from the production process.

The original lid is present. See the detail photos for the exact condition.

Antique three-piece cabinet set – Franz Anton Mehlem, Bonn – circa 1900

Manufacturer: Franz Anton Mehlem (Royal Bonn)

Origin: Bonn, Germany

Dating: Circa 1885–1920

Material: Glazed earthenware

Execution: Blue-and-white, with orange-brown decorative borders

Quantity: 3 pieces, including the lid of the center vase

Condition: Very good, intact

Description

Exceptionally handsome and complete three-piece antique cabinet set, produced by the renowned German earthenware factory Franz Anton Mehlem in Bonn, known under the name Royal Bonn.

The cabinet set consists of two slim, trumpet-shaped vases and a richly designed center vase with lid, graceful knob and decorative handles.

The vases feature a detailed blue-and-white geometric decor, interspersed with floral medallions and romantic landscape scenes. The characteristic orange-brown decorative borders provide a striking color contrast.

The underside bears the historic factory mark with a tower and the text “BONN – FRANZ ANT. MEHLEM – GERMANY”.

The probable dating is around 1900.

Dimensions

* Two side vases: approximately 45 cm high
* Center vase including lid: approximately 47 cm high
* Width of center vase including handles: approximately 26 cm

Condition: very good antique condition.

The three-piece cabinet set by Franz Anton Mehlem (Royal Bonn), circa 1900, is completely complete and intact. No visible cracks, chips or broken parts.

In the blue and orange-brown decoration there are localized irregularities in the color coverage. These areas are completely smooth and appear to originate from the production process.

The original lid is present. See the detail photos for the exact condition.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
8 kg
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Earthenware
Manufacturer/brand
Franz Anton Mehlem, royal bonn
Colour
Blue, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
47 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1885–1920
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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