Franz Anton Mehlem - Wall plate - 'Zoals het klokje thuis tikt' • gemerkt 'Royal Bonn' • ca. 1910–1920 - Earthenware
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Franz Anton Mehlem Royal Bonn earthenware wall plate, ca. 1910–1920, in the Art Nouveau style with flessengroen glaze and vermilion inscription, 24 cm diameter and 3 cm high.
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Franz Anton Mehlem - Wall Plate - 'As the clock ticks at home' • marked 'Royal Bonn' • ca. 1910–1920 - Earthenware
Wall plate by Franz Anton Mehlem with the proverb 'As the clock at home ticks, it ticks nowhere'. A man and a woman sit in straight chairs under the pendulum, a cat beside her, a dog beside him. Bottle-green line work, ochre and vermilion appear on a powder-blue ground, brushstrokes visible. On the wall, the plate conveys in one glance what home means.
For this object a Buy Now price has been set, for those who want to acquire it immediately without waiting.
Description:
Round wall plate with a wide rim and inset mirror. A woman with a white hat and a man with a pipe sit under a hanging pendulum on a column. Under the scene the proverb is in block letters with vermilion capitals: 'Zooals 't klokje huistikt tikt het nergens'. The rim is an Art Nouveau band with triple-lobed flowers, lancet leaves and ochre triangles. The bottle-green shows fine shading.
About the maker:
Royal Bonn (Franz Anton Mehlem, Bonn) is the trade name of a ceramic factory from the first half of the nineteenth century. The name appeared on its wares from 1890 to 1920. For the Dutch market the factory produced plates with Dutch inscriptions; Museum De Lakenhal in Leiden preserves six. Villeroy & Boch acquired it in 1920 and closed it in 1931.
In the interior:
Fits in an Art Nouveau, country, or Dutch interior, in the hall or the kitchen. The bottle-green and the vermilion capitals also read from a distance.
Condition:
Good, with fine crazing in the glaze. Front: rim and mirror with no visible flakes or hairline cracks. Back: some light glaze spots at the edge and small rust-brown specks at the hanger; the foot ring is unglazed and carries a metal hanging wire. No restorations observed. See the images. Offered as a decorative object, not intended for use with food.
At a glance:
Material: earthenware, decoration under glaze
Dimensions and weight: h 3 x diameter 24 cm, 510 grams
Brand: Royal Bonn (Franz Anton Mehlem), incised round stamp with monogram and size code, on the bottom
Dating: ca. 1910–1920
Provenance: private collection, Western Europe
Attribution and sources:
Made by Franz Anton Mehlem, Bonn. The round, incised stamp with monogram is the factory mark; the same mark type appears on the Mehlem plates of Museum De Lakenhal (inventory 8205). The Royal Bonn brand name ran until 1920; the Jugendstil rim places the plate in the years prior to that.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured shipping with Track and Trace. See the feedback from previous buyers.
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Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
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We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateFranz Anton Mehlem - Wall Plate - 'As the clock ticks at home' • marked 'Royal Bonn' • ca. 1910–1920 - Earthenware
Wall plate by Franz Anton Mehlem with the proverb 'As the clock at home ticks, it ticks nowhere'. A man and a woman sit in straight chairs under the pendulum, a cat beside her, a dog beside him. Bottle-green line work, ochre and vermilion appear on a powder-blue ground, brushstrokes visible. On the wall, the plate conveys in one glance what home means.
For this object a Buy Now price has been set, for those who want to acquire it immediately without waiting.
Description:
Round wall plate with a wide rim and inset mirror. A woman with a white hat and a man with a pipe sit under a hanging pendulum on a column. Under the scene the proverb is in block letters with vermilion capitals: 'Zooals 't klokje huistikt tikt het nergens'. The rim is an Art Nouveau band with triple-lobed flowers, lancet leaves and ochre triangles. The bottle-green shows fine shading.
About the maker:
Royal Bonn (Franz Anton Mehlem, Bonn) is the trade name of a ceramic factory from the first half of the nineteenth century. The name appeared on its wares from 1890 to 1920. For the Dutch market the factory produced plates with Dutch inscriptions; Museum De Lakenhal in Leiden preserves six. Villeroy & Boch acquired it in 1920 and closed it in 1931.
In the interior:
Fits in an Art Nouveau, country, or Dutch interior, in the hall or the kitchen. The bottle-green and the vermilion capitals also read from a distance.
Condition:
Good, with fine crazing in the glaze. Front: rim and mirror with no visible flakes or hairline cracks. Back: some light glaze spots at the edge and small rust-brown specks at the hanger; the foot ring is unglazed and carries a metal hanging wire. No restorations observed. See the images. Offered as a decorative object, not intended for use with food.
At a glance:
Material: earthenware, decoration under glaze
Dimensions and weight: h 3 x diameter 24 cm, 510 grams
Brand: Royal Bonn (Franz Anton Mehlem), incised round stamp with monogram and size code, on the bottom
Dating: ca. 1910–1920
Provenance: private collection, Western Europe
Attribution and sources:
Made by Franz Anton Mehlem, Bonn. The round, incised stamp with monogram is the factory mark; the same mark type appears on the Mehlem plates of Museum De Lakenhal (inventory 8205). The Royal Bonn brand name ran until 1920; the Jugendstil rim places the plate in the years prior to that.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured shipping with Track and Trace. See the feedback from previous buyers.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and after 'DECADERS Gallery' click follow (heart) to stay updated.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
---
We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
510 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Franz Anton Mehlem
Model
'Zoals het klokje thuis tikt' • gemerkt 'Royal Bonn' • ca. 1910–1920
Material
Earthenware
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3 cm
Width
24 cm
Diameter
24 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920, 1920-1930
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