UNSIGNED RS PRUSSIA PORCELAIN PORTRAIT VASE STERLING SILVER ENGLISH HALLMARKED

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UNSIGNED RS PRUSSIA PORCELAIN PORTRAIT VASE STERLING SILVER ENGLISH HALLMARKED RIMThis is a beautiful and unusual piece of RS Prussia. How many RS Prussia vases have you seen with a sterling silver rim? The vase features a "Gibson Girl" transfer portrait on a dark brown back ground and an English hallmarked sterling silver rim. I would imagine the vase was not signed by the Schlegelmilch factory making this piece due to the fact that it was exported to England rather than the US.I am basing my attribution of RS Prussia for this vase on two facts. One, the identical size and shape vase is shown as Plate # 434 on page 140 in the book The Collectors Encyclopedia of R. S. Prussia: Fourth Series by Mary Frank Gaston. The author says this is a "salesman's sample". The second fact is I saw the identical "Gibson Girl" transfer portrait pictured on a signed Prussia plate that was for sale on the internet at the following website: /products-page/antiques/page/10/The hallmarks (Lion Passant for .925 sterling silver, Leopard's Head for London and lower case "r" for 1912-13) on the sterling rim indicate a date of 1912-13 for London, England. There is also a maker's mark of "H & S" on the rim but I could not find this mark listed in the book I consulted: The Book of Old Silver: English American Foreign by Seymour B. Wyler.It is a very nice example and beautiful as you can see from the photos!I do my best to describe all items as accurately as possible and to the best of my ability. Some of my photos may be somewhat lighter or darker than actual to better show detail or color. However, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or with requests for additional pictures. I will get back to you as soon as I am able. I want your transaction with me to be exactly the way I want mine to be when I am the buyer.Age and ConditionThis piece dates to circa 1912-13.It is in excellent original condition. Please look closely at the photos as they are an important part of my description of this item. In looking it over I see no chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs to the porcelain. The piece rings solid when tapped on the edge. The sterling rim shows some signs of wear and has 3 small dents. I also see some crazing to the glaze, especially on the white underside of the foot. The small red area on the underside is underglaze and appears to me to be a piece of a transfer. Please keep in mind these photos may be blown up at least 8-10 times normal, so anything you see will look 8-10 times larger in the photos than it really is.Please note: if you see a dark spot in the photos it is from my camera and is not a mark on the piece. It will be either just to the right of center towards the bottom or slightly above center on the right side of the photo.Approximate DimensionsAbout 2.75" (7 cm) in diameter and sits about 5.25" (13.3 cm) off the table.Approximate WeightAbout 7.25 ounces (204 grams).SALES TAXI am required to charge 6.5% Ohio State Sales Tax on all purchases shipped to an address within the State of Ohio.PAYMENT, SHIPPING, Insurance & PACKAGINGIf you do not send an instant payment through PayPal, I will send you an invoice within 24 hours of the end of the auction.PayPal is my preferred method for receiving funds and payment is expected within 3 days of the completion of the auction. I will normally ship within 1-2 business days of receiving payment in my PayPal account.Shipment will be via the USPS. I estimate shipping costs at the time of listing and any difference between my estimated cost and actual will be refunded back to you through PayPal after the sale is completed. On smaller items that weigh 12 ounces or less including the shipping container I will offer you the less expensive First Class option. On heavier items I will also offer a less expensive option, if available. A delivery confirmation (provides electronic tracking of the shipment) is included wi... read more

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