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Two porcelain desert plates from the service of Grand Duke Konstantin Nicholaevich, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, period of Nicholas I, 1825-1855
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- diameter: 22cm., 8¾in
boldly decorated with gilt strapwork over rust red with contrasting black and green decoration, the cavettos formed as open flower-heads, each with Imperial Eagle and crowned monogram VKKN, with blue Imperial cypher for Nicholas I
Catalogue Note
Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich (1827-1892) was the second son of Emperor Nicholas I. A sailor prince, he was for a time Viceroy of Poland.