Franz Anton Mehlem (Bonn, Germany) Cheese Dome – Hand-Painted Florals, c.1880 atomic style impressed mark to base

impressed mark to base

This richly hand-painted figure features a dapper gentleman perched beside a barrow overflowing with applied blossoms

Author: Giovanii Boccaccio

Pattern: Sailboats

Franz Anton Mehlem (Bonn, Germany) Cheese Dome – Hand-Painted Florals, c.1880 atomic style impressed mark to baseA fine late 19th century cheese dome and base by Franz Anton Mehlem, Bonn, Germany (later absorbed by Villeroy & Boch). Decorated with bold hand painted florals in pink, turquoise, and cobalt blue, with gilded centers. The ribbed triangular form and branch style handle give it classic Bonn style and presence. Details Maker: Franz Anton Mehlem, Bonn (Germany) Date: c. 18801900 Decoration: Hand painted florals in pink, turquoise and cobalt with gilded