Antique Bohemian Redware Cup and Saucer by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, c. 1880–1910

An antique Bohemian redware cup and saucer set by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Made from unglazed terracotta earthenware, the set features deeply moulded botanical relief decoration with leaves, berries, floral motifs and scrolling borders, giving it a richly textured and distinctive appearance.

The warm red terracotta surface and detailed naturalistic design reflect the decorative character associated with Wilhelm Schiller & Son pottery. The matching saucer is particularly ornate, with raised botanical motifs arranged around a central well, while the cup carries complementary relief decoration and a shaped handle.

The base is impressed with the W.S.&S. mark, identifying the piece as a Wilhelm Schiller & Son production from Bohemia. This antique redware cup and saucer would appeal to collectors of Bohemian pottery, Victorian ceramics, terracotta tableware and late 19th-century decorative earthenware.

Details:

• Item: Antique redware cup and saucer set
• Maker: Wilhelm Schiller & Son
• Origin: Bohemia
• Date / Period: Circa 1880s–1910s
• Material: Unglazed redware / terracotta earthenware
• Marks: Impressed W.S.&S. maker’s mark
• Decoration: Raised botanical relief with leaves, berries, floral motifs and decorative borders
• Cup Height: Approximately 3.8 cm
• Saucer Diameter: Approximately 10.5 cm
• Condition: Very good antique condition with age-related surface wear and marks

Condition:

Very good antique condition overall, with surface wear, patina and minor marks consistent with age and use. Darkened areas and natural variations in the terracotta surface are visible, particularly inside the cup and around the raised decoration. No obvious chips, cracks or repairs have been observed.

Wilhelm Schiller & Son pottery is appreciated for its detailed moulded decoration and distinctive Bohemian redware forms. Small cup and saucer sets such as this remain appealing for their craftsmanship, warm terracotta colour and decorative presence.

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