Riessner Stellmacher & Kessel (RStK)

RIESSNER STELLMACHER & KESSEL (RStK). Czech Republic, ca. 1900.
Tabletop centerpiece.
Unglazed glazed porcelain.
Stamps on the base.
Measurements: 29.5 x 31.5 x 17 cm.

In 1892, the Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel (RStK) porcelain factory began production in Turn. Alfred Stellmacher helped to set up the new company. All the owners were related to Alfred. Karl and Hans Riessner and Rudolf Kessel were his sons-in-law and Eduard Stellmacher was his son. Karl Riessner, who attended the Academy of Art in Prague, was in charge of finance, Hans Riessner, who attended the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts at the same time as Gustav Klimt, was the technical director, and Rudolf Kessel was in charge of business affairs. Eduard Stellmacher, who had studied at the Dresden Academy of Arts and Crafts, was the artistic director.