Lot 202
  • 202

A Set of Twelve Russian Porcelain Dinner Plates from the Babygon Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Periods of Nicholas I (1825-1855) and Nicholas II (1894-1917)

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
  • Diameter 9 1/2 in.; 24.1 cm
with borders of gilt ivy within alternating bands of gold and raspberry, centered with gilt rosettes, 6 with green Imperial cipher mark of Nicholas I, 6 with green Imperial cipher mark of Nicholas II

Condition

Very bright and attractive; with some rubbing consistent with age and use; 2 plates with small cracks to glaze only
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