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Gardner Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer, Moscow Factory, Circa 1880
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Gardner Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer, Moscow Factory, Circa 1880

19th century
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Russian porcelain tea cup and saucer by the Gardner Factory, Moscow, late 19th century. Rounded cup with scroll handle and matching saucer with raised well. Rich cobalt ground with hand-painted polychrome floral medallions, gilt scroll ornament and white arabesques; a single rose painted to the cup interior. Undersides with printed “Gardner Factory” No 4 under the city arms of Moscow; red painted inventory “128” to cup. Established in 1766 by Francis Gardner, the factory’s late-Imperial production is valued for enamel quality and tasteful decoration. The clear imperial mark, detailed floral painting, and excellent condition make the teacup a desirable reference piece for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Dimensions: saucer diameter 13 cm, height 2.5 cm; cup height 4.5 cm, width 10 cm, diameter 8 cm.

Condition: tiny scuffs to the blue, barely visible; otherwise excellent antique condition.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Gardner Porcelain Teacup Saucer to the 1880s.

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Russian porcelain tea cup and saucer by the Gardner Factory, Moscow, late 19th century. Rounded cup with scroll handle and matching saucer with raised well.
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Rich cobalt ground with hand-painted polychrome floral medallions, gilt scroll ornament and white arabesques; a single rose painted to the cup interior.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Undersides with printed “Gardner Factory” No 4 under the city arms of Moscow; red painted inventory “128” to cup. Established in 1766 by Francis Gardner, the factory’s late-Imperial production is valued for enamel quality and tasteful decoration. The clear imperial mark, detailed floral painting, and excellent condition make the teacup a desirable reference piece for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

fig 1. An antique cobalt blue porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted floral medallions and gold rim trim.
fig 1. Gardner Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer, Moscow Factory, Circa 1880

Dimensions: saucer diameter 13 cm, height 2.5 cm; cup height 4.5 cm, width 10 cm, diameter 8 cm.

Condition: tiny scuffs to the blue, barely visible; otherwise excellent antique condition.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Gardner Porcelain Teacup Saucer to the 1880s.

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Archive I An antique cobalt blue porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted floral medallions and gold rim trim.

Gardner Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer, Moscow Factory, Circa 1880

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An antique cobalt blue porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted floral medallions and gold rim trim.
Gardner Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer, Moscow Factory, circa 1880
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An antique cobalt blue porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted floral medallions and gold rim trim.
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  • ObjectTeacup and Saucer
  • Period19th century
  • StyleImperial Russian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gilding
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsFloral reserves, Cobalt ground, Gilt trim, Hand-painted enamel

This Imperial Russian porcelain tea cup and saucer set originates from the Gardner Factory in Moscow and dates to the late nineteenth century. The ensemble comprises a rounded cup with a scroll handle and a matching saucer featuring a raised well, both displaying a rich cobalt blue ground, white arabesques, and gilt scroll trim. Hand-painted polychrome floral medallions decorate the white reserves on both pieces, while tiny scuffs appear on the blue surface. The saucer has a diameter of 13 cm and a height of 2.5 cm, and the cup stands 4.5 cm high with a width of 10 cm and a diameter of 8 cm. Collectors display the set on a sideboard top to showcase the fine late-Imperial craftsmanship and detailed floral painting.

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Founded in the mid-18th century near Moscow, the Gardner Factory was one of the premier private porcelain manufacturers in Imperial Russia, celebrated for producing refined tableware, tea services, and figures for both noble households and export markets.

Authentic 19th-century pieces were made using hard-paste porcelain kaolin clay, decorated with rich cobalt glaze undercoats, hand-painted enamel botanical motifs, and accents of gold leaf gilding.

Authentic items generally bear stamped or painted factory marks on the underside, often incorporating Cyrillic lettering, red or green factory seals, or the St George emblem, alongside characteristic period floral reserves.

Display individual cups and saucers within glazed cabinet shelving, line them along a fireplace mantelpiece, or style them on decorative trays alongside contemporary ceramics to introduce rich cobalt tones and historical contrast.

Clean gently by hand using warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding abrasive sponges, chemical polishes, or dishwashers that could degrade delicate surface gilding and hand-applied enamel decoration.
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