Early 20th Century Franz Anton Mehlem Royal Bonn Delft Sardine or Butter Dish

$775

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This faience decorative box was crafted in Germany, circa 1900; attributed to Royal Bonn (trade name for Franz Anton Mehlem), the dish is rectangular in shape and sits on an attached platter base. It features a figural dolphin in high relief as the handle on the removal top lid. The lid is decorated with a hand painted windmill landscape, further while the sides are also decorated with windmill and sailboats at sea. The kitchen ware is embellished with floral motifs around the box and bottom plate, and is in excellent condition with rich colors in traditional delft cobalt blue and white porcelain. The bottom of the plate is stamped with “Royal Bonn delft 845/F.” Measures: 8.25″ W x 6.75″ D x 4.75″ H.

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