Some things announce their age with authority. These five scalloped fruit bowls — hand-painted in the purple and white floral motif RS Prussia called their shadow-leaf style — are exactly that kind of piece.
Produced by Reinhold Schlegelmilch in Prussia (now Suhl, Germany) between approximately 1900 and 1910, the RS Prussia backstamp was used from the late 1870s through 1918 — making these over a century old. The translucent porcelain is extraordinarily fine, almost weightless in the hand, with intricate gilt borders of leaves and lines terminating in a gilded rim. The shadow leaves — softly rendered foliage in varying greens behind the bold purple blooms — are the hallmark detail RS Prussia collectors seek. We are confident these are authentic, not reproductions.
An exceptional gift for the serious collector or the lover of antique European porcelain. Spectacular at a formal table or displayed on a dresser or shelf.
Maker: Reinhold Schlegelmilch (RS Prussia), Germany
Pattern: Purple floral with shadow leaves and gilt border
Era: c. 1900–1910, backstamp used 1870s–1918
Material: Fine translucent porcelain
Dimensions: 5" diameter × 1.5" tall
Quantity: Set of 5
Condition: Very Good Antique — one bowl has a tiny rim chip; others have minor gold paint spots on the reverse. Gold rims otherwise excellent. Please review all photos.
