Antique Delft blue and white handpainted letter holder. Made by Royal Bonn, Germany 1880-1910. Measures:slightly over 6 1/4 inches high; 7 3/4 inches accross the widest point and a little over 4 1/2 inches front to back. Rococco style pottery with moulded shells and scrolls on the rims, both upper and lower. The entire ceramic body is glazed in white and handpainted in blue patterns, with lots of scattered flowers, foliage and a classic Dutch farm scene with outbuildings and windmills in the landscape. Even the back has been painted and is very attractive. T are 3 compartments for holding papers. The letter opener narrows slightly towards the front, so that you can see a little of the decoration on the sides at all times. Marked underneath in handwritten blue underglaze: Royal Bonn ''Delft''. Also a number of handwritten numerals 4357 / J 42 and 257. T are some impressed marks in the center of the bottom, but they are not legible. Condition is extremely good. T are two tiny areas of glaze loss on the back legs, presumably as a result of being set down repeatedly. One is the size of a fleabite and the other is well under 1/4 inch at it''s widest. Both do not have any depth. No chips/cracks/damage/restoration of any sort to be found. Note: Royal Bonn 1836-1921, when it was bought by Villeroy & Boch and then closed in 1931. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3638 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE DELFT BLUE WHITE LETTER HOLDER HP ROYAL BONN

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