Six Kuznetzov Shell-shaped Porcelain Butter Dishes

Description:

Six Kuznetzov Shell-shaped Porcelain Butter Dishes, Russia, late 19th century, gilt and blue enamel border with cipher for Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich and Elizabeth Feodorovna, believed to be a special commission for either the Beloselsky Belozersky Palace or the Ilyinskoe Estate, with factory marks, lg. 5 5/8 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Svetlana Aronov, New York.
Estimate $600-800

In very good condition with no evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.


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