Lost & Found Antiques Co.
Available is a magnificent vase by RS Suhl (Reinhold Schlegelmilch) with an art transfer by artist initials A.F. Depicted are two shepherdess walking alongside the sheep. Both women have peaceful expressions as if they are enjoying a conversation in lovely weather. One woman has gathered wildflowers along the way and has filled her apron while she holds a staff in her left hand, looking down possibly at a flower she contemplates picking.
The vase stands approximately 8" tall and has an opening of 1.75". The condition of this vase is well cared for with slight wear of the gilding on the handles. There are no cracks or chips. There is a slight unevenness of the base which causes a slight wobble.
The origins of Suhl Pottery (From Ruby Lane) :
Between 1861 and 1882 there were three porcelain factories started in the city of Suhl (in what is today Germany, then Prussia.
Although some one-of-a-kind presentation pieces and heavier hotel ware were made by all Schlegelmilch factories, the vast majority of production was lightweight high quality porcelain for use on middle class tables. The vast majority of original decorations– whether portraits, flowers, landscapes, animals, birds– were transfers (decals). Handwork, if used, was primarily to blend the edges of the transfer images into the background and apply gold or enamel trim. All transfer decorations are over the glaze. Distinctive blanks featured molded designs of flowers, fruits, icicles and geometric shapes.
The vast majority of original decorations– whether portraits, flowers, landscapes, animals, birds– were transfers (decals). Handwork, if used, was primarily to blend the edges of the transfer images into the background and apply gold or enamel trim. All transfer decorations are over the glaze.
