Royal Bonn Pottery Vase, Numbered, F. M. Mehlem Antique. Bonn DE 1890-1920 For Sale

A lovely Royal Bonn Hand Painted Raised Gold Ivory Vase. Carries Royal Bonn mark used between 1875 and 1890, crowned shield with stylized "FAM" and "1755”. Underside is trademarked, hallmarked, signed Royal Bonn, Germany, initialed 1926, also has numbers 64 456The vase is approx. 11”high and 8” wide. Excellent condition with minor wear and crazing typical of the period earthenware.

From an online source: Royal Bonn ceramics was founded in 1836 by the 19th Century potter and artist Franz Anton Mehlem and produced high quality works of both porcelain and earthenware that became popular among the elite European aristocracy. Royal Bonn used a variety of marks to distinguish the firm’s wares. Royal Bonn was purchased by Villeroy & Bosch but subsequently closed in 1931.