Name/Title
German semi-porcelain vase with gold accents, c. 1890Entry/Object ID
2017.11.13Description
Acc. No. 17.11.13
Subject Category; Household, decorative
Date or Period: circa late 1890's, early 1890's
Object: Vase
Description: A semi-porcelain vase signed, "Bonn" and appears to be a transfer print that has been accentuated with a hand painting of a foliage-filled design. It has a narrow top opening that graduates to a bulbous base. Its decorative handles and various other areas are painted in a rich gold color.
Size: H-12”
History of Object: A vase found at the Charles Martin residence, 1419 Mound St., Alameda. It most likely belonged to the original home owner, Cora Lessig.
Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin
Date: 03/08/2017Interpretative Labels
Label
1/19/2021 MvL: current sign:
DECORATIVE PIECES FROM THE CHAS. MARTIN FAMILY LONGTIME RESIDENTS OF MOUND ST.
(FROM TOP TO BOTTOM SHELF)
[INLAY SPANISH SEWING BOX]
VICTORIAN ROYAL BONN VASE
GERMANY
[HANDPAINTED JAPANESE SEMI-PORCELAIN VASE]
