Lot 736
  • 736

A porcelain plate from a military service, Imperial Porcelain manufactory, period of Nicholas I (1825-1855), dated 1840

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • diameter: 24.3cm, 9 5/8 in.
the cavetto painted with the 3rd Infantry Corps, the green border gilded with alternating Imperial eagles and military trophies, the reverse titled and signed: 'P. Schetinin', with blue Imperial cipher of Nicholas I, dated 1840

Condition

In very good overall condition consistent with age.
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