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SUGAR BOWL FROM THE ORLOV SERVICE

Creator(s): Imperial Porcelain Factory (Manufacturer)

On view in: Second Floor Hallway


About this object

Sugar bowl has the cipher of Count Gregory Orlov in gold as part of the decoration. It has on both sides the cipher within a gold border. On the two sides of each medallion is a group of flags, etc. in silver.

Object name:
SUGAR BOWL FROM THE ORLOV SERVICE
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:
1760
Size:
14 x 11.9 cm (5 1/2 x 4 11/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.239.1-2
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK marked with the double-headed eagle in black and gold.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973