Lot 95
  • 95

A Russian porcelain soup plate from the Order of St. Andrew service, Gardner Porcelain Manufactory, Verbilki, 1778-1780

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • Diameter 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)
with scalloped, gilded border, the center with star of the order and the border with the chain, with faint underglaze blue factory mark near foot and a star impressed in the paste

Condition

some wear to gilding (especially at border at 12, 2, and 3 o'clock), otherwise in overall very good condition
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