I think this dates between 1890 and 1931, based on what ive read so far. Pottery and porcelain marks and signatures examples. Bruce99, 7 years ago this clock is absolutely beautiful and has everything that ansonia porcelain clock collectors usually look for when adding to their collection. This is the mark of the earthenware factory franz anton mehlem, which was.
The name underneath is probably the title of the scene les frere. The body of the vase is a vibrant blue with maroon and white colored irises painted on the side. When digging into the origin of wooden cuckoo clocks, there is much more to be found of what could almost be called the founders of a reborn clock industry, simon dilger and his son johann friedrich dilger. Items similar to vintage the complete family sewing book 1972 on etsy mish mash. Franz anton mesmer provokes a lot of heated debate he is lionized by some as a misunderstood visionary and demonized by others as a commercial charlatan. Expansion continued and on april 24th 1882, guilleaume applied for permission to build a further kiln, bringing the total up to eight and during november 1884. Antique hand painted royal bonn vase by franz anton mehlem ebth. Shabby chic pink and white transfer flowers on beige. Jul 24, 2015 antique flow blue plate franz anton mehlem malta. In a german text 2 it is mentioned that anton ketterer was son of franz ketterer.
Guilleaume art pottery and earthenware factory of f. Antique german scalloped plate, by royal bonn franz anton mehlem. He published the astronomical tables ephemerides astronomicae ad. Franz anton mesmer may 23, 1734 march 5, 1815, was a german physician with an interest in astronomy student of maximilian hell. We hope you can tell us about its history and its worth. Royal bonn history, ansonia porcelain clock, antique clocks. The lines extending from the left side of the m form a stylized f for franz. A number of marks were used by this manufacturer, most including the initials fm, a crown, and the word bonn.
Antique royal bonn germany franz anton mehlem cheese cake wedge serving dish. Royal bonn indiana german art pottery for sale ebay. Franz anton mesmer article about franz anton mesmer by. While this work will be of interest to few people, if you are interested in hypnosis, physchiatry, psychology or the history of medicine you will derive a great deal of insight from this thoughtful and wellresearched biography.
Also there is a book which is a history of the factories of franz anton mehlem. Franz anton staudenmaier encyclopedia volume catholic. Steingutfabrik franz anton mehlem 1840 until 1884 the new factory already used two coalfired kilns instead of the old woodburning type in the previous facility and the company was renamed after the father of the two mehlem brothers, franz anton mehlem. Franz anton mesmer has 45 books on goodreads with 6 ratings. Maximilian hell may 15, 1720 april 14, 1792 was a hungarian astronomer and an ordained jesuit priest from the kingdom of hungary. His family carried on the business of clockmaking, and his german descendants continue to. The date, 1755, is the date the earliest predecessor started a factory on that site. I have a copy, but i put it in a box when i moved, and it hasnt resurfaced. Franz anton mehlem german, 18361931 a royal bonn dec.
Franz anton mehlem german, 18361931 a royal bonn dec 12. Can anyone offer any insight as to the history of franz anton mehlem factory. The wizard from vienna does a nice job of putting him into his proper historical context and not judging him by contemprary standards. Germany and austriahungary in world war i by alexander watson, a nervous splendor. Words on vases can be a royal pain orlando sentinel.
Vintage royal bonn franz anton mehlem pottery footed bowl windmill scene flow bl. Legs offer a hint at furnitures period orlando sentinel. Topangebote fur jugendstil 18901919 franz anton mehlemkeramik online entdecken bei ebay. German pottery franz anton mehlem, royal bonn factory m oct. The outer part of the plate the part surrounding the central picture is multicoloured, giving a rainbow lustre effect as it catches the light. Yes your vase was made in 1889 the 3345 is a mold number and the 89 is the year your mark is the one used from 1875 1890 by the factory the mark of franz anton mehlems pottery made in bonn, germany. Mehlem, inhaber franz guilleaume royal bonn coblenzerstra. Between 2012 and 2018 he was also competing in the c2 class together with jan benzien. Delsons book persuaded the faculty of medicine, for the first time, to hold a conference with mesmer on sept. Jugendstil 18901919 franz anton mehlemkeramik gunstig. While ive learned a bit, i could use some expert advice on a date and signature. Antique franz anton mehlem royal bonn germany porcelain. Apr 01, 2018 a royal bonn is a trade name used by steingutfabrik franz anton mehlem franz anton mehlem earthenware factory. Antique franz anton mehlem royal bonn germany porcelain floral plate photos and information in ancientpoint.
Antique franz anton mehlem royal bonn porcelain ewer ebay. Royal bonn history, ansonia porcelain clock, antique. For sale is this beautiful antique royal bonn cheesekeeper. Its marked with a crown over a shield with initials and the date 1775. I would say that this clock has appreciated in value over the years. This was about 56% of all the recorded mehlem s in the usa. Porcelain is fragile and these types of clocks, in excellent condition, become increasingly rare with time. An antique hand painted royal bonn vase by franz anton mehlem. He specialized in the c1 class from the start of his. He is chiefly remembered as one of the earliest makers of cuckoo clocks in the black forest. Antique royal bonn hp floral wgold paste vase franz a.
Both royal and 1755 were added to the mehlem pottery mark in the year 1890. Sep 28, 2012 28sep2012 steingutfabrik franz anton mehlem royal bonn 6. In 1880 there were 5 mehlem families living in new york. Hell became the director of the vienna observatory in 1756. The mark on your vase was used by the german firm steingutfabrik franz anton mehlem, an earthenware factory that was in business from 1836 until 1920. Royal bonn was the trade name used by franz anton mehlem, who produced european porcelain in bonn, germany, between 1836 and 1931. Antique flow blue plate franz anton mehlem malta ceramic. Your vase was made at the franz anton mehlem factory in bonn, germany, between about 1890 and 1920. Helaine fendelman and joe rosson have written a number of books on antiques. Mesmer, franz anton article about mesmer, franz anton by.
The companies of franz anton mehlem and wessel were leading in this technology and extremely successful between 1880 and 1910. Topangebote fur franz anton mehlemkeramik online entdecken bei ebay. This porcelain ewer was made at the franz anton mehlem porcelain factory which went on to become royal bonn. Franz anton mesmer may 23, 1734 march 5, 1815, was a german physician with an interest in astronomy. Franz anton mehlem teapot stand or cheese raised plate c1885. Royal bonn, operating under the franz anton mehlem earthenware factory from 1836 to 1920. Fine porcelain and earthenware were manufactured in the factory. T is also an impressed fam franz anton mehlem mark inside the cheese keeper lid and on the bottom of the dish. Antique german plate game bird curlew franz anton mehlem. I looked at amazon, and i think it may be this title. New york had the highest population of mehlem families in 1880. The mehlem family name was found in the usa between 1880 and 1920.
A royal bonn is a trade name used by steingutfabrik franz anton mehlem franz anton mehlem earthenware factory. Antique royal bonn germany handpainted porcelain vase signed franz anton mehlem. Franz anton mesmer, german physician whose system of therapeutics, known as mesmerism, was the forerunner of the modern practice of hypnotism. Unfollow franz anton mehlem to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mesmer, franz anton 17341815 religion, spiritualism, and occult f ranz anton mesmer was born in the village of iznang near lake constance, austria, in 1734. Antique hand painted royal bonn vase by franz anton mehlem. Royal bonn germany franz mehlem monumental art nouveau hp floor vase 1900. Some show a date of 1755, which refers to earlier bonn pottery manufacturers, rather than the date a piece was made. It is transferware with the green castle hallmark, dating the piece from 18361920. Franz anton mesmer, born may 23, 1734, iznang, swabia germanydied march 5, 1815, meersburg, swabia, german physician whose system of therapeutics, known as mesmerism, was the forerunner of the modern practice of hypnotism mesmers dissertation at the university of vienna m. Royal bonn is the 19th and 20th century trade name used by the renowned craftsman franz anton mehlem, who produced pottery in bonn, germany from 1836 to 1931. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. The company was in business in bonn, germany, from 1836 to 1920.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. They believe that when something has suffered damage and has a history. Antique royal bonn hp floral wgold paste vase franz. Jun 22, 2009 royal bonn, operating under the franz anton mehlem earthenware factory from 1836 to 1920. Jun 22, 2012 yes your vase was made in 1889 the 3345 is a mold number and the 89 is the year your mark is the one used from 1875 1890 by the factory the mark of franz anton mehlem s pottery made in bonn, germany. It is also known that from 1880 the factory already had an own department for wall tiles as an impressive picture measuring 2. Antique royal bonn germany handpainted porcelain vase signed. Pottery mark query crown decor lxvi and an impressed. Royal bonn germany handpainted porcelain vase signed franz anton mehlem 18361931 h 17. I have a vase with the royal bonn royal over a crowned. Mark of franz anton mehlems pottery made in bonn, germany. He specialized in the c1 class from the start of his career.
This mark was used by franz anton mehlem s factory from about 1890 to 1920. They produced not only high quality china, but painted artistry of superb distinction. Franz anton mesmers most popular book is mesmerism. Results 1 wywra have been declared an ancient sacred view of royal bonn marks. After another failure, mesmer and delson thought that if they could approach the court of versailles that maybe louis xvi might appoint a royal commissioner and settle the issue.
Located on the grounds of the socalled katzenburg a small summer mansion surrounded by fish ponds near. Beautiful antique royal bonn germany franz anton mehlem fine porcelain vase handmade, handpainted, signed, hallmarked, numbered. Ive been researching this portrait vase marked royal bonn. Franz anton born 23 october 1989 is a german slalom canoeist who has competed at the international level since 2006. Painted and glazed ceramic vase with tulips and trees in a landscape. But the maker was franz anton mehlem, who had a pottery in bonn, germany, from 1836 to 1931.
Hypnosischaptershistoryfranz anton mesmer wikibooks. The most mehlem families were found in the usa in 1880. Franz anton mehlem german, 18361931 a royal bonn vase. Antique royal bonn hand painted floral vase 9 34h c. Q id like to know the history and value of this royal bonn vase. During the years 182226 he studied theology and philosophy. The bottom of the vase is marked royal bonn germany. Pair of royal bonn old dutch vases, franz anton mehlem c. See more ideas about bonn, antiques and bonn germany.
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