Antique Russian Imperial 1914 - 17 KORNILOV BROTHERS Horse Handle Tea Cup Saucer
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:43877 | Style: Russian Imperial |
Type: Tea Cup and Saucer | Age: 1900-1940 |
Country/Region of Origin: Russian | Maker: Kornilov Brothers |
to 1914 - 1917.Cup has a three dimensional horse handle with rust and black geometric pattern with gold accent color. Marked 47 in script in addition to the two back stamps. Saucer is 5 3/8" diameter and the cup is 4" wide at the han...dle and stands2 1/8" deep.A merchant woman from St. Petersburg M.V. Kornilova decided in 1835 to establish a porcelain factory on the right bank of the Neva river. Five sons of Maria Vasilievna Kornilova helped to manage the manufacture.Already after eight years, the factory was allowed to use a state emblem of Russia as a part of its mark. Kornilov brothers started to receive orders from the Imperial Court.The main figure of the plant was Mikhail Kornilov. In 1869 he became a sole owner of the factory, and after his death ownership passed to his wife and children. Since 1893 in the name of the plant appeared the prefix "company".However, the enterprise was not destined to survive the revolutionary times of the 20th century. In 1918 the plant was nationalized, and in 1921 it was re-equipped to produce electrical porcelainIt carries theKornilov Brothers factory 1914 - 1917 mark.Perfect condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. We offer several shipping options - the first may not be the least expense to your address -click the drop-down menu to see the service that will best suit your address .See our other auctions for much more.