TWO PORCELAIN BASKETS FROM THE SERVICE OF THE ORDER OF ST ANDREW
BY THE GARDNER PORCELAIN FACTORY, MOSCOW, 1778-1780
Each oval, the pierced body embellished with the collar of the Order, with moulded handles coloured to imitate twisting branches and each with a flower, the centre painted with the star of the Order, with gilt rim, marked under base with blue underglaze factory mark
11 3/8 in. (29 cm.) long
TWO PORCELAIN BASKETS FROM THE SERVICE OF THE ORDER OF ST ANDREW
BY THE GARDNER PORCELAIN FACTORY, MOSCOW, 1778-1780
Each oval, the pierced body embellished with the collar of the Order, with moulded handles coloured to imitate twisting branches and each with a flower, the centre painted with the star of the Order, with gilt rim, marked under base with blue underglaze factory mark
11 3/8 in. (29 cm.) long