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TEACUP FROM THE ORLOV SERVICE

Creator(s): Imperial Porcelain Factory (Manufacturer)

On view in: Second Floor Hallway


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:
TEACUP FROM THE ORLOV SERVICE
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:
1760
Size:
4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.235.4
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK marked with the double-headed eagle in black and gold.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973