Lot 278
  • 278

A porcelain plate from the service of the Order of St George, Gardner Porcelain Manufactory, Verbilki, circa 1780

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • diameter 23.7cm, 9 3/8 in.
the cavetto painted with the star of the order and motto 'For Service and Bravery' in Russian, the border with the sash and badge interlaced with laurel, gilt-edged scalloped rim, with blue factory mark and impressed asterisk

Condition

Excellent condition. Minor firing flaws and very light scratches to the glaze throughout.
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