Magnificent antique Art Nouveau Russian porcelain candy dish from the last quarter of the 19th century with a very high quality craftsmanship

Produced by *Gardner Porcelain Factory in Verbilki, Moscow Region in Russia around 1880

* In 1766, the English merchant Francis Jacob Gardner founded the first private porcelain factory in Russia in the village of Verbilki, Moscow province. To establish production F. Gardner invited I.-G. Miller, who worked at the Imperial Porcelain Factory and German porcelain painter I. Kästner. In 1856, the Gardner Porcelain Factory received the title of a Supplier of His Imperial Majesty Court.

Beautiful butterfly shape of the dish with two compartments, separated by the body in relief of the butterfly, absolutely fabulous

Hand painted white flowers on a forest green background adorn the borders of the wings

Red mark of Gardner porcelain on the underside

This fantastic piece  is in excellent condition

Dim. 12 cm / 12 cm

Height 3 cm