Bonn Umbrella Stand

[Quinntk]

I purchased this porcelain umbrella stand recently at an estate sale.  I have done quite a lot of research online.  I know that, based on the " 'tower mark' with 'F-A-M' over 'BONN' " (per http://www.porcelainmarksandmore.com/northrhine/poppelsdorf_2/00.php), that it was made between 1885 and 1920.  There are also handwritten numbers '1830, 245, 4753/I' on the bottom.  I understand that the numbers correspond to perhaps the location that it was made as well as the actual artist.  However, I cannot find a particular reference to shed any light trying to identify that information from these numbers.  I have looked thoroughly and have only seen maybe 2 other Bonn Umbrella stands that are similar.  I was wondering if someone could verify the above information, offer any future information and maybe supply a possible value.  I have attached a few pictures.  There are a few cracks at the top and one area that is chipped.  In the pictures it probably looks like the glaze is chipped on a spot at the bottom. I think that it is wall paint that has rubbed off of the wall, onto the finish.  I am afraid to scrub hard enough to remove it.  Please let me know if I can supply any further information.  Thank you for your help!

[mart]

Chris Marshall the site owner of Porcelainmarksandmo re is one of our members and frequently pops in !! He would be the person best to tell you about your umbrella stand !!  He is an expert on the subject !! Maybe he will stop by !!

[bigwull]

try under Royal Bonn
lots to choose from..one sold at Bonhams Auctioneers this year for $350...it was in pristine cond,

lots more here...maybe not yours but it may help

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=royal+bonn+umbrella+stand&newwindow=1&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=y3BsUoCeCajY0QXtyYGACA&ved=0CDMQsAQ

[bigwull]

They don,t appear to have much value...if this is anything to go by

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2577684

[Quinntk]

Thank you, mart...I saw, in my initial research that Chris commented on an Art Deco Royal Bonn umbrella holder that someone posted a question about.  It would be great if I could get his assessment of this at some point!  Thank you for the links Bigwull.  I couldn't see the final sale price for the last link that you listed, it was also 7 years ago (I am not sure it that makes much difference in regards to the value of porcelain items....)  I didn't include the dimensions in my post, which I should have.  The picture is deceiving, this is very large at 24 inches tall.   Thanks!

[Ipcress]

Quinntk - there have been several sold at auction in recent years and they've generally fetched around $130-$200. I think yours is more attractive than the one Wullie linked to but it does have the spots of paint. However, they can be quite easily removed without harming the glaze beneath.

I'd say yours is about $150-180. The factory later became Villeroy And Boch and are better known under that name as the Secessionist movement took hold in the very late 19th century.

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/17251360_vase-1904

$1,400


http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/11162724_boch-crackle-glaze-vase-with-penguins

$1,100

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/5312163

$1,800