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). _x000D_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. _x000D_ AUTHOR: 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd
ISBN-13
9780764314384
eBay Product ID (ePID)
89420966
Product Key Features
Book Title
R.S. Prussia: the Formative Years
Author
Leland & Carol Marple
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
279mm
Item Width
216mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Leland & Carol Marple
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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