EARLY 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN GARDNER FACTORY PORCELAIN TEA CUP AND SAUCER

the tea cup, with a continuous motif of wild flowers in various colors all against a gilt ground, with a single handle and conforming saucer, marked with factory mark in blue underglaze under tea cup, indistinct partial blue K underglaze mark under saucer; height of tea cup: 10 cm (4 in.), diameter of saucer: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)

CONDITION
The tea cup and saucer appear in age-appropriate condition. Overall rubbing to the gilt. Scattered firing imperfections to the interior of the tea cup. Light surface scuffs and scratches visible to the saucer. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration.

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