Franz Mehlem Hand-painted Vase with gold accents

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12 years ago
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Franz Mehlem engraved, very faintly, in a circle, that is what I can make out on the bottom. Plus hand-painted numbers "6102" "5016 or 501G"  "15 then wierd letter"

It is a single flower vase, as the top has a very small hole; approx. 3/16 inch or less.

Measures approximately 4 2/3 inches high. Circumference at widest part 12 1/2 inches.

Bottom diameter is 2 1/4 inches.

Weighs 11.3 oz.

Beautifully hand-painted Pink and white flowers, with gold embellishments.

Gold on very top of vase is worn. Gold trim around bottom 95% intact. 

On top and towards bottom vase is a faint, very pastel green, the middle part is either off-white or yellow.
Category Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium porcelain or china
Distinguishing marks hand painted flowers, engraved "Franz Mehlem" and number
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 4 2/3 inches high. Circumference 12 1/2 inches at widest part. Bottom diameter 2 1/4 inches.
Date Period 1870-1920
Weight 11.3 oz
History I bought it at auction.
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