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LID FOR TEACUP FROM THE ORLOV SERVICE

Creator(s): Imperial Porcelain Factory (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

Cups have the cipher of Count Gregory Orlov in gold as part of the decoration. They have on both sides the cipher within a gold border. On two sides of each medallion is a group of flags, etc. in silver. The rims are gold and blue. The saucers have the gold cipher within a medallion in the center with silver flags at either side. Around the sides run a scene (military) in silver. The covers are like that of the coffee pot, a decoration in blue and gold with two cupids playing, seated on a green hammock.

Object name:
LID FOR TEACUP FROM THE ORLOV SERVICE
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:
1760
Size:
5.1 cm (2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.235.21
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK marked with the double-headed eagle in black and gold.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973