Lomonosov St. Petersburg Cobalt and Gilt Porcelain Cup and Saucer

At 10.5 cm tall and 16 cm wide across the saucer, this Lomonosov St. Petersburg porcelain cup and saucer with its deep cobalt blue ground, broad gilt banding, and delicate gold starburst motifs has the formal elegance and decorative richness that characterise the finest Russian porcelain production, the combination of the deep cobalt ground with the gold starburst motifs giving the piece a visual authority that rewards display in good light.

Made by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory of St. Petersburg, Russia, one of the oldest and most celebrated porcelain manufacturers in the world, founded in 1744 by order of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, this cup and saucer is an example of the decorative porcelain for which the factory has been celebrated across nearly three centuries of production. The Lomonosov factory, which was known as the Imperial Porcelain Factory until the Russian Revolution and was renamed in honour of the scientist Mikhail Lomonosov in 1925, has produced porcelain of exceptional quality for the Russian imperial court and for the international market, and its cobalt and gilt wares, of which this cup and saucer is an example, are among the most sought-after of all Russian porcelain collectibles. The deep cobalt blue ground, applied with the evenness and depth that distinguishes the best Lomonosov production, provides a rich ground for the broad gilt banding and delicate gold starburst motifs, the combination of the three decorative elements giving the piece a formal elegance suited to the finest table settings. The piece is in very good condition throughout.

• Maker: Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, St. Petersburg, Russia
• Dimensions: 10.5 cm (H) x 16 cm (W)
• Condition: Very Good
• Features: Deep cobalt blue ground, broad gilt banding, gold starburst motifs, cup and saucer set
• Period: 20th century
• SKU: SKU-00211

A striking piece of Russian decorative porcelain for the collector of European fine china. Suits cabinet display, elegant table styling, and curated porcelain collections.