Publisher Description

Packed with 877 color photographs and black and white illustrations, this work details the high quality china produced by Reinhold Schlegelmilch of Tillowitz, Germany, after 1905 until World War I. Includes many items never before illustrated and new research to expand knowledge in this exciting collecting field. Included are unusual transfer patterns on R.S. Prussia tableware, decorative items, and toy china. _x000D_Also included in this text are delineations of the correct relationships among the products of R.S. Prussia, R.S. Suhl, and R.S. Poland China; new information from trade catalogs; examinations of mold patterns used; a bibliography; and an index. Current market values are in the captions. Every china and ceramics collector will enjoy this thorough book. AUTHOR: The Marples have been writing about, researching, and collecting R.S. Prussia for many years.

Author Biography

Leland and Carol Marple have been collectors, researchers, and writers of porcelain wares marked R. S. Prussia for many years. This is their fourth book on the subject with Schiffer Publishing.

Long Description

This book explores porcelain wares produced by the Reinhold Schlegelmilch Porcelain Factory [marked R. S. Prussia], of Suhl, Germany, and sold to America from 1888 through 1900. The wonderfully molded and decorated plates and platters, tea sets, pitchers, clocks, and decorative objects are described with over 760 beautiful color images. An entire chapter is devoted to the company's charming toy china sets. Displayed are wares formed from a variety of molds (including Fleur-de-Lis and Melon) and patterns (outline transfer, King George, and Coraline patterns, to name a few). Newly discovered mold patterns are included, along with a history of the company's early operations, wholesale and trade catalog pages illustrating wares exported to the United States, the manufacturer's marks employed during this early period, a bibliography, and several appendices. This book will guide all collectors of Victorian porcelain to recognize the early pieces marked R. S. Prussia.

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