Germany Footed Humidor – R. Prussia – Reinhold Schlegelmilch, Tillowitz, Germany, Factory – Green Wreath Mark. Germany Humidor, beautiful porcelain. Medallion mold, embossed star decoration, wide black borders with gold stenciled designs, green RS Germany Tillowitz mark. RS Germany is part of the wording in marks used by the Tillowitz, Germany, factory of Reinhold Schlegelmilch from 1914 until about 1945. Reinhold Schlegelmilch produced what collectors consider to be R. Prussia (RSP for short) in his factory in Suhl, Germany, from the late 1800s through World War I. Following the war, the factory moved to Tillowitz, Germany, and after World War II the factory once again shifted venue, this time to Poland. I acquired this piece in 1993, and couldn’t determine what it was because of the odd hole inside the lid. I sent some photos and a letter asking the late Mary Frank Gaston for help with identification. She replied with the identification and a request for permission to use my photos in her next edition of her reference book Collector’s Encyclopedia of R. See page 109, Plate 337 of the Fourth Series. The humidor measures approximately 8″ tall including the lid, 5-1/2″ tall without the lid, 5-1/4″ across the opening, and the hole in the lid for a moistened sponge is 2″ across. The sponge disperses moisture as well as absorbs it, maintaining a consistent level of humidity. There are some stains on the inside bottom (see photos), but it’s in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or other concerns. Because this piece is very old and very delicate porcelain, it will be carefully wrapped, packaged and insured for mailing.
