R.S. PRUSSIA PORCELAIN ARTICLES, LOT OF FOUR, each featuring polychrome transfer images, comprising a mold 304 celery/relish tray, with beaded rim and gilt scroll border decorations, featuring Man in the Mountain/Coast of Norway scenic decoration with shadow trees, and three vases including a mold 909 example having Boucher's "The Cage" painting, depicting an amorous couple with shadow trees, a mold 922 example featuring The Melon Eaters scene with peacock lustre decoration, and a 3 3/8" H bud vase depicting a turkey standing in grass. Two having printed red and green "RS / PRUSSIA" mark with wreath and star, including one with additional gilt-printed "Boucher." to underside, remaining unmarked. R.S. Prussia, Suhl, Germany. Late 19th/early 20th century. 8" HOA.
Literature: Gaston - The Collectors Encyclopedia of R.S. Prussia, "The Cage" form parallels p. 173, pl. 455; The Marples - R.S. Prussia: The Wreath and Star, The Coast of Norway image parallels p. 47, pl. 182 and Melon Eaters form p. 124, pl. 560.
Three undamaged, some having minor wear and/or light scratches to enamel decorations; Melon Eaters vase having faint rim hairline, primarily visible to interior only due to exterior decoration.