Antique Royal Bonn Fish Plates Set of 8 Hand Painted Gold Rim Franz Anton Mehlem For Sale

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Antique Royal Bonn Fish Plates Set of 8 Hand Painted Gold Rim Franz Anton Mehlem:
$550.00

Rare Set of 8 Antique Royal Bonn Hand-Painted Fish Plates – Franz Anton MehlemDescription:
For your consideration is a stunning set of eight (8) antique fish plates produced by the renowned Franz Anton Mehlem factory in Bonn, Germany (Royal Bonn). These plates date to the late 19th or early 20th century and represent the height of European dining elegance from the era.Key Features:

Hand-Painted Artistry:Each plate features a unique, finely detailed underwater scene with a different species of freshwater fish. The colors are vibrant and the scenes are professionally executed.
Exquisite Form:Features the iconic \"shell\" or \"flower form\" scalloped edge with deep ribbing.
Stippled Gold Gilding:Unlike many sets of this age, the heavy gold-brushed rims are exceptionally well-preserved with very little gold loss.
Authenticity:Each plate bears the Royal Bonn \"Tower\" backstamp with the \"FM\" initials and \"Bonn / Geschützt.\" They also include hand-painted pattern/artist numbers (3447/32) on the reverse.

Condition Report:
These plates are in beautiful antique condition. There are no chips or cracks.

Crazing:Consistent with Royal Bonn ceramics of this age, there is a fine network of glaze crazing throughout.
Staining:One plate shows light staining on the front and back within the crazing. This is not distracting but is noted for accuracy.
Gold:Exceptional preservation of the gold-dusted rims with very minimal wear.

These would make a magnificent wall display or a centerpiece for a formal antique table setting.