Porcelain Vase is a Stellar Antique

 
BY ANNE McCOLLAM | Published: October 5, 2010    Comment on this article Leave a comment

Q: Enclosed you will find a photo of a porcelain vase that has been in my family for a long time. It is in perfect condition. On the bottom of the vase, there is a red star above a gold wreath with the words, "R.S. Prussia." It stands approximately 10 inches tall.

I am interested in any information you can give me. I read your column every week and will be watching for your answer.

A: The letters "R.S." stand for Reinhold Schlegelmilch, who founded his porcelain factory in Suhl, Germany, around 1860. He was later joined by his sons, Erdmann and Arnold. Their porcelain was produced in several cities in and around Germany.

Your vase was made around 1880 and would probably fetch $1,200 in an antiques shop.

Q: The enclosed mark is on my set of porcelain dinnerware. The set is a service for 12 and includes the serving dishes -- it comes to a total of 100 pieces. The pattern name is "Mystery Pattern." Against a white background, each dish is decorated with a scrolled design and bouquets of flowers on the rim.

I believe the set was made prior to World War II. I recently inquired if the set was worth anything, and I was told the only value it holds is the sentimental value to its owner.

Could you please tell me if this is true?

A: That view is a tad extreme. Similar sets of dinnerware are not in great demand today.

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