Gardner Porcelain: Old Peasant with Ladle 19 Cent.

Late 19th century, Russian Imperial Gardner painted biscuit porcelain figurine:
Old peasant drinking from wooden ladle beside the barrel with detachable cover.
Dimensions: H5.5 x D3.6 x W4.9; Base: 4.9 x 2.9 inches.
Late 19th century Gardner Porcelain Factory mark stamped in red: Moscow St George crest encircled with the full factory name and topped by the double-headed eagle. Marked no.71.
Gardner Factory Russian Porcelain founded by the Britt, Francis Gardner in 1766 near Moscow, and known for its hard paste porcelain. The factory operated by the family for three generations until 1891 takeover by Kusnetzoff. Among its notable works were colored figurines of Russian subjects in unglazed biscuit porcelain.
Condition Report: Excellent condition with no damages or restoration. Please refer to the photos for further condition evaluation or request additional info. The absence or brevity of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests are obtained via email. Any condition statement given as a courtesy is only an opinion and not to be treated as a statement of fact. Zikorn shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.