Antique Royal Bonn "Tokio" Serving Plate - German Chinoiserie Ceramic c. 1900
Antique Royal Bonn "Tokio" Serving Plate - German Chinoiserie Ceramic c. 1900
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Bring the sophisticated allure of the Far East to your table with this exquisite antique serving plate from the renowned Royal Bonn factory. Part of the highly collectible "Tokio" series, this piece dates to the turn of the century (late 19th to early 20th century), reflecting the European Belle Époque fascination with Japanese and Chinese botanical motifs.
The plate features a distinctive, slightly raised rim intricately, decorated with vibrant floral patterns. As a testament to its 100-plus-year history, the piece displays a beautiful all-over crazing and natural age-related character that antique enthusiasts cherish. It is a stunning "statement piece" for a traditional dining room or a curated display in a Grandmillennial interior.
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Product details:
- Dimensions: Diameter 10" x 1 1/4"
- Technique: Hand-painted faience
- Origin: Germany
- Date: Late 19th to early 20th century
- Signature: Marked on the bottom
- Condition: Good vintage condition; no cracks or chips. Features visible traces of use, including prominent crazing and minor age-related staining consistent with its history.
Royal Bonn was the trade name for the Franz Anton Mehlem factory in Bonn, Germany, which operated until the early 1930s. Their "Tokio" series is a prime example of the Aesthetic Movement, blending German manufacturing precision with exotic, hand-painted botanical art. In American homes, these pieces are often used as "cabinet plates" or hung as part of a sophisticated blue-and-white (or multi-colored) porcelain wall gallery.
