An important plate from the St. Andrew service, Meissen Porcelain Factory, circa 1774/75 Designed by Eberlein, 1744. White glazed porcelain, the border and centre with floral decoration (Gotzkowsky) in fine relief. In the centre a hand-painted bouquet, the border with a Russian double-headed eagle surmounted by a tsar's crown and the St. Andrew's Cross, gilt rim. Blue underglaze mark of crossed swords and red Hermitage inventory number on the bottom. Diameter cm. Extremely good condition and quality. Rare. The plate is a piece from the , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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