Lot 257
  • 257

A Set of Twelve Russian Dinner Plates and Twelve Soup Plates from the Coronation Service of Alexander III, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Nicholas II (1894-1917)

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • with green cypher marks
  • Porcelain
  • Diameter of Soup Plates 9 3/4 in.
  • 24.8 cm
each rim with a black imperial double-headed eagle "in the new style"

Condition

some rubbing to gilding and painting consistent with age; two plates with minor chips
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