RS PRUSSIA VASES

RS PRUSSIA VASE

The wonderful thing about the fine art of collecting is not only finding the right pieces that suit your eye but also those pieces that suit your budget. If you're willing to spend a little more, then a remarkable treasure is a RS Prussia Vase. This company's mold designs were quite ornate and their porcelain was nothing short of exquisite. With a little research you'll soon discover that RS Prussia Vases are stunning pieces and come in many shapes, sizes and decorations. While you might be spending a little more on a RS Prussia Vase, you won't regret your decision to add one or more to your collection.

RS Prussia Vases became known as one of the premiere antique Victorian porcelains. Production began in 1861 by Erdmann Schlegelmilch. With the help of his brother, Reinhold, by the 1880s their RS Prussia Vases became very popular in Victorian America and Canada. If you've been lucky enough to come across a RS Prussia Vase, then you probably noticed the company's distinctive mark that honors their father, Rudolph. That mark today is known as the “red mark.” What makes RS Prussia Vases so highly sought after is their thin and high quality antique porcelain. Over the years the company was recognized for the variety of decal or transferware decorations against a palette of textures and vibrant colors. A plethora of RS Prussia molds are identifiable by their relief patterns of floral and geometric designs. Some of the more popular are the iris mold, the carnation mold, swag and jewel mold, hidden image mold, stippled floral and point and clover. Another sought after decorating theme depicts birds and animals as well as human portraits. Scenic transfer designs and various landscape designs are also highly desirable. While bowls may be among the most available forms of RS Prussia's wares, there is a plentiful supply of antique vases sure to capture your imagination.

RS Prussia Vases can be broken down into several categories relating to their size. Very large vases are typically less than 20 inches high. Large vases measure less than 14 inches high. Standards measure less than 10 inches. Intermediates measure less than 7 inches and finally, the miniature or small vases, coming in under 5 inches. RS Prussia Vases produced between 1900 and 1910 are probably the most sought after by collectors. Many of the designs during this period were classified as Art Nouveau and will simply take one's breath away.

RS Prussia Vases and porcelain have been popular in the United State for over a century. And while RS Prussia Vases popularity has begun to wane a bit recently, there's never been a better time to start collecting. While admittedly not cheap, RS Prussia Vases will most likely appreciate handsomely in the years to come. Prices can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the individual item. A good rule of thumb to remember is that the more ornate the pattern or deeper the relief mold, the more the vase will be worth. Another heads up for the would-be collector are the large number of unmarked pieces that left the RS Prussia factories. Hit the books and soon you'll be able to recognize these pieces and you'll get more for your collecting dollar, especially if you're a budget-conscious shopper or dealer looking to make a profit. Still, the signed RS Prussia Vases are the safer bet when it comes to holding or appreciating in value, especially those with the common floral themes. Although they're quite popular, floral motifs are also less expensive and less difficult to come by. Among the many treasures we've discussed on this website, perhaps one of the most beautiful is the RS Prussia Vase. It captures the beauty and artistry of antique porcelain flawlessly.