EARLY 19TH CENTURY, MOSCOW, IMPRESSED MARKS FOR THE GARDNER FACTORY

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Scattered tiny nicks to the rims and some very light wear to decoration. Two with faint 2-inch hairline cracks to the sides, one of these with an associated small rim chip. The cup inscribed to the underside with a restored crack extending the height of the side and curving around approx. a quarter of the circumference of the base; with flaking and yellowed overpaint to the exterior; the same with its molded ring handles unpainted.