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Cup and Saucer

Cup and Saucer

founded 1744

Manufactured by Imperial Porcelain Manufactory

Russian

Decorated on the front of the cup and the cavetto of the saucer with the Romanov double-headed eagle with three crowns and the Imperial Order of St. Andrew. On the body of the eagle two medallions, one with the arms of the imperial family, the other identified as the arms of Holstein-Gottorp.

Hard paste off-white porcelain with gilt rims

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