Late 19th Century Russian Imperial Porcelain Dinner Plates Kornilov Brothers- Set of 12

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Rare 19th-century Set of Twelve Russian Imperial Porcelain Dinner Plates
Kornilov Brothers Manufactory, St. Petersburg, circa 1878

This exquisite set … Read more Rare 19th-century Set of Twelve Russian Imperial Porcelain Dinner Plates
Kornilov Brothers Manufactory, St. Petersburg, circa 1878

This exquisite set of twelve imperial Russian porcelain dinner plates was crafted by the renowned Kornilov Brothers Manufactory in St. Petersburg, circa 1878. Each plate is adorned with a meticulously hand-painted coat of arms representing a different city within the Russian Empire, framed by an intricate Pan-Slavic geometric border in blue, green, and navy, and finished with a gilded rim.

Key Features:
Manufacturer: Kornilov Brothers, established in 1835
Period: Circa 1878, late 19th century
Material: Fine Russian porcelain
Design:
Each plate showcases a distinct Russian city’s coat of arms, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Kazan, and more...

All 12 cities are listed below:

1.) Coat of arms Poltava Governorate 1878
2.) Coat of arms Moskva(Moscow)Governorate 1856
3.) Coat of arms Kiev governorate 1878
4.) Coat of arms St Petersburg Governorate1878
5.) Coat of arms Nijni Novgorod (Nizhny) Governorate 1878
6.) Coat of arms Vladimir Gubernia 1856
7.) Coat of arms Harkov (Kharkov) Governorate 1878
8.) Coat of arms Tchernigov (Chernigov) Governorate 1856
9.) Coat of arms Kazan Gubernia 1856
10.) Coat of arms Jaroslavl Governorate 1856
11.) Coat of arms Pskov Governorate 1717
12.) Coat of arms Astrahan (Astrakhan) Governorate 1717

Borders feature elaborate geometric motifs in blue, green, and navy.
The rich gilded rim accentuates the regal design.
Dimensions:
Dinner Plates: Approximately 10.25 inches in diameter
Markings:
Underside stamped "Made in Russia by Kornilov Bros." with the factory’s emblem.
Each plate’s reverse is inscribed with the corresponding city’s name and the series pattern number 135 in red overglaze.
Originally commissioned for the Russian Romanov royal family, these plates exemplify the grandeur and craftsmanship of imperial Russian porcelain. A very rare and historically significant set, perfect for collectors of fine European porcelain or those fascinated by the opulence of dining with the Tsars.

Condition: Good condition: No chips, or repairs. Some imperfections: The item may have signs of aging, fading, or use (however minor), such as scratches, dings, and scuff marks. See less