Ernst Bohne & Söhne Spill Vase Depicting an Owl

This is an antique spill vase featuring an owl design, produced by Ernst Bohne & Söhne. The vase has a blue anchor mark and an impressed EBS which dates it from approximately 1887 to 1896. It is crafted from ceramic and showcases intricate detailing in both form and decoration. The item reflects the craftsmanship of the late 19th century. In the 1870s and 1880s, the Ernst Bohne Söhne's porcelain was recognized with several awards. The factory has been known for its ivory imitations, Capo Di Monte imitations, biscuit figurines, and Dresden-style porcelain items. Ernst Bohne Söhne had trade representatives in Berlin, Hamburg, Vienna, Paris, and London. The anchor mark was used from 1878 onwards. The impressed letters EBS were used between 1887-1896. In 1919 the factory was taken over by the Gebrüder Heubach AG porcelain factory in Lichte. The Gebrüder Heubach in Lichte went bankrupt in 1937. The Ernst Bohne Söhne Rudolstadt branch was taken over by Albert Stahl and renamed Albert Stahl & Co.