RS Prussia Scalloped Bowl with Pink Roses and Heavy Gold Trim
Decorative ceramic bowl (Porcelain) • Reinhold Schlegelmilch (RS Prussia) factory, Tillowitz, Germany (now Poland)
Style & Movement
Art Nouveau / Victorian decorative arts
Medium & Technique
Hard-paste porcelain with polychrome transfer-printed and hand-painted enamel decoration, heavily applied and burnished gilt accents
Creation Period
Circa 1898-1918 (Turn-of-the-20th-century)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 to 10 inches in diameter, round scalloped bowl format
Subject Description
A scalloped porcelain serving bowl featuring delicate pink and white rose clusters with green foliage set against a white ground, complemented by wide, heavily embossed and gilded sections along the undulating rim and cartouches
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The porcelain body appears intact with bright, well-preserved enamels and minimal rubbing to the extensive exterior gilding.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $250 USD
Auction Estimate
$75 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Passed through private ownership, likely acquired as part of the popular American collecting market for turn-of-the-century European porcelain imports.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the fine porcelain mass-exported from Central Europe to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highly prized by domestic collectors for its delicate floral motifs and luxurious gilt work.
Notable Features
Distinctive heavily molded, scalloped blank with ornate gilded cartouches alternating with naturalistic pink rose sprays, demonstrating classic RS Prussia aesthetic preferences.
Condition Issues
Minor wear to the high points of the gilded rim consistent with age and gentle use; no apparent cracks, chips, or major structural restorations visible in the provided image.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only using mild soap and warm water; avoid abrasive sponges or harsh detergents; store safely away from direct impact risks.
Collector Notes
RS Prussia on bottom bowl is 8-10 inches across