The tea pair is made of fine white glazed porcelain and decorated with a restrained yet charming floral composition.

The cup has a gently tapering cylindrical body, a circular foot and a delicately shaped handle. Its exterior is decorated with fine hand-painted floral sprays, combining dark outlines with small gilded petals and leaves. A narrow light-blue band encircles the cup, accompanied by tiny gilt dots.

The rim of the cup is finished with a fine gilded border. The matching saucer repeats the same decorative scheme, featuring a circular blue line, small gilded accents and delicate floral motifs.

The understated combination of white porcelain, blue lines and golden floral details gives the set a graceful appearance characteristic of decorative tableware from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The underside of the cup bears a blue factory mark depicting the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle, accompanied by the name M. S. Kuznetsov and the initials R. F., identifying the Riga factory. An additional handwritten number is also visible.

About the Manufacturer:

Matvey Sidorovich Kuznetsov was one of the leading porcelain and faience manufacturers in the Russian Empire.

The Riga porcelain and faience factory was established by the Kuznetsov family in the 19th century and developed into an important centre of ceramic production.

In 1889, the M. S. Kuznetsov Partnership began operating as a major association of porcelain and faience factories. Its products were widely distributed throughout the Russian Empire and beyond.

This charming tea pair represents the more delicate side of Kuznetsov production, combining traditional floral decoration with subtle gilded details.

An attractive collectible example of antique Russian Imperial porcelain.

Dimensions:
Cup height: 6.3 cm
Saucer diameter: 13.5 cm

Manufacturer:
M. S. Kuznetsov Partnership, Riga Factory.

Origin:
Riga, Livonia Governorate, Russian Empire (present-day Latvia).

Period:
Late 19th – early 20th century, circa 1889–1917.

Material:
Porcelain, painted decoration and gilding.

Marks:
Blue factory stamp with Imperial double-headed eagle, M. S. Kuznetsov inscription and R. F. initials.

Condition:
Antique condition with age-related wear to the gilding and decoration, particularly around the handle and rims. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition.

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