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Can anyone tell me what this is? I know it's RS Prussia but I can't seem to find out any information as to how this was used or it's date of manufacture. Haven't ever seen one like it.
http://www.indybuysell.com/eStore/Ce...celain/RSP.htm
Thanks in advance!
(Oops.. sorry about posting here, I didn't know the "help identify" forum existed)
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Hi Indybuysellcom,

Welcome to here.

That piece is gorgeous.

What size is it?

They did a lot of pierced work, but those look a lot deeper than normal. Could it be a vanity item with the holes for lipsticks? Could it be a inkwell or bone dish? Or is it large enough to be a serving dish with those holes being handles?

I really don't know, but there are two links in the Pottery Links above that lead you to R.S. Prussia information. I really don't think this is an original piece of RSP.


Stolen from one of the links above: One of the first things to look for is the P in Prussia. In the original mark the P will always extend below the r in Prussia. The fake mark P is even with the r in Prussia. On June 10th of this year there was an item on ebay that had a very good looking mark, which would fool a lot of collectors. The P did extend below the r but there was not a dot after the a. Another mistake on this particular mark was in the large R within the wreath, which should have a tail or curve on the last part on the right side. Anyway, welcome and all the help you can give this forum would definitely be appreciated.

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Ohhhhh, I type to slow. I see that Tina69 has identified your item.
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Thanks for the quick answer Tina. Lucky for me I didn't get burned on it.
I suspected it was just that but without the inkwells id'ing was tough. So, how do you know it's a reproduction? Also, happen to have a pic of your inkwells? I may look for some since it would surely add some value. Unless, that is, you tell me that you could get nothing out of your complete set
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Originally Posted by elizdale Hi Indybuysellcom,
Welcome to here.

That piece is gorgeous.

What size is it?

They did a lot of pierced work, but those look a lot deeper than normal. Could it be a vanity item with the holes for lipsticks? Could it be a inkwell or bone dish? Or is it large enough to be a serving dish with those holes being handles?

I really don't know, but there are two links in the Pottery Links above that lead you to R.S. Prussia information. I really don't think this is an original piece of RSP. Thanks, and yes, I thought so too, it is nice! Since you asked, it's about 10.5" at it's widest point, 6.5" the other direction and 1" deep.
Also, thanks for the mark info.. will serve me well
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Hi. Heres a link to a full set. They are new pieces. You can also buy other matching pieces, like a covered box. I bought it, just because I thought it was pretty.
http://shop.vendio.com/hopestreasure...331/index.html