05/29/2026
Available starting 05/29/26 at 5PM EST.
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$40 + 📦
Step back in time with this beautiful, authentically aged antique triangular cheese keeper, crafted by the renowned Franz Anton Mehlem factory in Bonn, Germany.
A true testament to late-Victorian craftsmanship, this piece features a wedge-shaped cloche bell adorned with an elegant molded optic swirl pattern and a sculpted, faux-bamboo branch handle.
This piece carries a wonderful historical patina that storytellers, antique collectors, and lovers of rustic farmhouse decor will deeply appreciate. The natural darkening, heavy glaze crazing, and staining on the platter ground it in its true vintage utility.
While it shows its long life through its wear, the structural bell remains fully intact and ready to grace a holiday display, a historical kitchen counter, or a curated china cabinet shelf.
Condition:
This antique set is sold AS-IS, reflecting over a century of age and functional history.
Bell / Lid: Intact with no structural cracks. The bamboo handle is sturdy and secure.
Platter / Base: Exhibits significant vintage character, including heavy all-over crazing and characteristic time-worn staining/browning.
Edges: A few distinct chips are present at the corner points of the under-tray platter.
Gilding: The original gold trim along the borders and handle accents shows notable fading and wear from decades of gentle handling.
Dimensions:
Length: 9 inches
Width: 9 inches
Height: 6.5 inches
A fabulous decorative piece for antique and vintage lovers, store and or shelf display. It still has a good life ahead of itself, a testament of the porcelain quality one expects from Royal Bonn, Germany.