Description: Fabulous early piece! Lomonosov Porcelain Scalloped Cake Plate / Serving Platter Cobalt Net pattern Hand painted with 22 karat gold accents Saint Petersburg, Russia Dated to 1993 - 2002, as one of the first post-Soviet imports This auction is for a stunning piece of Russian Lomonosov Porcelain in the Cobalt Net pattern, intricately hand painted with 22 karat gold accents. Beautiful, tulip-shaped edge, with vibrant deep blue color accented with hand-applied gold. Sold as a cookie or pastry dish, this elegant piece is ideally sized for sides, breads, or as a serving dish. Excellent condition, never used. Detailed Description Dimensions: 8 5/8” diameter, and 1 3/4” tall Weight: 1 lbs. 7 oz. Dated: 1993-2002. This piece features the red maker’s mark of the LFZ monogram along with the words “Made in Russia,” which dates it specifically to those years. Condition: Like new. Never used. No chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. Minor shelf wear on base About Lomonosov Porcelain In 1744, the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (abbreviated LFZ) was established in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Supported by the Russian czars since Peter the Great’s daughter Empress Elizabeth, the factory produced wares almost exclusively for the ruling Romanov family and the Russian Imperial court, and for political and diplomatic gifts to be given by them. Its best-known pattern, cobalt net, first appeared in 1949. The design is based on a blue net pattern that was painted on raised lines cast into the porcelain dinnerware pieces of Catherine the Great. The factory has actual examples of Catherine's dinnerware with this design. The new design pattern is a combination of intersecting lines of cobalt blue with inverted tear drops of cobalt blue (made from mineral cobalt) and 22 karat gold accents. America gains access in Post-Soviet era In 1993, after the breakup of the USSR, exports of Lomonosov porcelain began to the United States and Japan. In 2002, LFZ was privatized, and in 2005, the stockholders of Lomonosov Porcelain Factory passed a resolution to return to their pre-Soviet name, the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory. Dating the pieces 1993 - 2002: the first post-Soviet export backstamp (maker’s mark) was a red LFZ monogram, with "Made in Russia" stamped in red. 2002 - 2005: a new export mark was used, which featured a red or blue LFZ monogram along with the words "Hand Decorated, 1744, St. Petersburg, Russia.” Post-2005 pieces are stamped in black or blue “Imperial Porcelain, 1744, St. Petersburg,” along with a double-headed imperial eagle. Please see the pictures for full details as they are of exact piece you will be receiving (No stock photos here!) Items are always described as accurately as possible, and I will note in description and show in photos any flaws, wear, or defects that I am aware of. Enlarge the photos to see all of the details, as they are part of the description, and reflect the current state of the article. The real color of the item may be slightly different from the pictures shown on the website caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness. Smoke-free home and fast shipping! Please email me any questions prior to bidding - I am happy to answer! Thanks so much!
Price: 89 USD
Location: Auburndale, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-01-27T18:41:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Lomonosov
Pattern: Cobalt Net
Type: Cake Plate
Color: Gold
Material: Porcelain
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
